How to become a Rules official

[jkumpire]

Where can you get started?

Hello!

As you can tell from screen name, I have an interest in sports rules, including the Rules of Golf. Since the end of my officiating career in some sports is on the horizon due to age, I would like some info on becoming a USGA rules official. I know I will never go to work a US Open or tour event, but if I can give a little back to the Game by making sure competitions are fairly run, it would be a great me for me to transition to a new part of my officiating career.

Thanks for the help folks!

[limpwrist]

From the USGA website:

 

http://www.usga.org/RulesFAQ/rules_answer....60&Rule=100

 

Rule Misc.

 

How do I become a Rules Official?

 

Q. What are the steps to becoming a USGA certified Rules Official?

 

A. The USGA does not have a “certification” procedure for Rules of Golf Officials.

 

All USGA Rules Officials are volunteers who serve on a USGA Committee. Most get started by attending a PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop (which are offered January through March of each year). For more information on the Rules Workshops, go to http://www.usga.org/playing/rules/rules.html; or, you may call the USGA at (908) 234-2300.

 

In the interim, we suggest that you volunteer at the local level. Tournament administrators of junior, high school, college and club events cannot get enough good volunteer help.

 

Each year USGA Regional Affairs Directors are asked to recommend people to sit on Committees. They look for people who are particularly active with their region. The nine USGA Regional Directors are listed on the USGA web site at: http://www.usga.org/aboutus/leadership/reg..._directors.html. Also, get to know the executive director of your state or regional golf association or the director of the PGA section in your area.

 

One helpful association for those interested in careers in golf administration is the International Association of Golf Administrators. We would suggest you contact the IAGA at the following address:

International Association of Golf Administrators

C/O Southern California Golf Association

3740 Cahuenga Boulevard

North Hollywood, CA 90604

[jkumpire]

Ah, Ah, .....

 

Excuse while I get the egg off my face. Didn't think to check there.

 

Thanks for the info limpwrist.

[teejaywhy]

Check with your local state golf association. Most conduct rules seminars, offer certifications and welcome volunteers to assist with state amateur competitions.