Rules/Handicap/Course Rating Education

Handicap Workshops & Webinars

Attendees will learn how handicap factors are determined, how tournament scores work into the equation, how to compete equitably from different sets of tees, when to post scores and which scores are acceptable for posting. The role of Golf Canada, British Columbia Golf, the Handicap Committee and the Player will be clarified as will how these four groups, working together make the handicap system work.

Staff Member Susan White Educates at a Handicap Seminar in 2012

Seminars

April 8, 2013 Cottonwood Golf Club, Nanaimo beginning at approximately 12:30 pm. Hosted by the Zone 6 Women’s Committee. Presented by Susan White, Senior Manager Filed Operations, British Columbia Golf. Open to all. To find our more information and to register, please contact Jo-Anne Vail – email jo-vail@shaw.ca . Note registration must be made before April 1st and space is limited!

Webinars

May 6, 2013 beginning at 3:00 pm. Full details and to register, click here. Note you will be added to wait list as event is fully subscribed.

May 20, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Full details & to register click here.

Other Dates and venues to be announced.

Provincial Course Rating

We’re always looking to develop new course raters for our rating teams. If you are interested in becoming involved at your zone, please contact our office or your zone for more information. Course raters are involved in:

• measuring golf courses
• evaluating obstacles and conditions that affect playing length
• computing a Course Rating and Slope Rating based on the measurements and evaluations

A Group of Course Rating Seminar Participants Look on at Richmond CC in 2012

Rules of Golf Seminars

Rules of Golf – General Workshops

This is a general rules workshop for those who wish to know more about the rules or those who require a brush up. It’s a fun day, with time for questions and answers from our experts.

Saturday, May 18th – Zone 3 Women’s Committee – Open to Men & Women- Surrey Golf Club, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cost $25 includes coffee, muffins, lunch provided. Indoor & outdoor sessions – so dress appropriately!  Contact Sally Sadler email ssadler@telus.net  for more information on how to register.

Other dates and venues to be announced

Golf Canada Level 1

This is a beginner program that introduces the basic concepts and language of the Rules of Golf. Examples, videos, animations and exercises are used to introduce the student to the principles of the Rules and how to use the Rules book. The program is ideal for juniors, beginners and golfers who have had no previous experience with the Rules. This program is available online by clicking on the link below.

Golf Canada Level 2

Level of the program builds on the experience of Level 1 and introduces the key reference manual for officials: the Decisions on the Rules of Golf. This publication is the key to understanding how the Rules of Golf are applied on the course. In addition to introducing some of the fundamental rules through examples, videos and exercises, Level 2 teaches the student how to use the Decisions book effectively when the Rules book alone does not provide the answer.

Level 1 & 2 may be accessed through the following link: Golf Canada Rules Education

Golf Canada Level 3 Provincial Rules of Golf Seminar

This seminar is for those who have completed Level 2 of the Golf Canada Rules of Golf program or equivalent.

A Rules Situation Being Described at Level 3 Rules Education Classes (Pitt Meadows GC)

April 18 – 20th, The Vancouver Golf Club, Coquitlam 

For more information and to register, click here.

Golf Canada Level 4 National Rules of Golf Seminar

Participants must be certified at level 3 or equivalent.

Date & Location:

• March 7-10, Moncton, N.B. (Royal Oaks Golf Club)
• March 14-17, Vancouver, B.C. (Point Grey G&CC)
• April 4-7, Winnipeg, M.B. (Niakwa CC)
• April 18-21, Montreal, Que. (TBD – French Seminar)
• April 25-28, Ottawa, Ont. (Brookstreet Hotel) *New Location

Click here to register.

Are you interested in hosting a workshop?  If your club or group would like to have your own workshop, please contact Susan White, Senior Manger Field Operations 604-279-2580 x125 or 888-833-2242 email susan@britishcolumbiagolf.org.

To view all of our confirmed schedule of workshops and seminars, click here.