News
2019 Rules of Golf Education & Resources
A new era begins as the biggest changes to the Rules of Golf take effect for golfers and officials at all levels of the game. Below are links to valuable resources that will greatly assist with these changes, and visit USGA.org/rules for more information.
USGA Resources
- Download the USGA Rules of Golf App - Apple Store | Google Play Store
- PDF Summary of each new rules change
- PDF Explanation of each new rules change
1/2 day seminars covering changes to the Rules of Golf
These seminars will only cover the 2019 changes to the Rules of Golf. The presentation will last approximately 90 minutes, with question and answer session to follow. An optional test will be available for those who wish to attain certification to officiate at Golf House Kentucky events.
Tuesday, February 5th at University of Louisville GC (Louisville) - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST (optional test to follow)
Tuesday, February 5th at University of Louisville GC (Louisville) - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
Monday, February 11th at Golf House Kentucky (Louisville) - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST (optional test to follow)
Thursday, February 28th at Golf House Kentucky (Louisville) - Ken Tackett Rules Seminar beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST (optional test to follow)
Wednesday, March 6th at Greenbrier G & CC (Lexington) - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13th at Indian Hills CC (Bowling Green) - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Thursday, March 21 at Audubon CC (Louisville, KY) - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST (optional test to follow)
Thursday, March 28 at Eagles Nest Country Club (Somerset, KY) - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST
Click here to register for any of the above workshops »
*More seminars may be added based on demand
2-Day Rules of Golf Workshop - March 9th - 10th at Persimmon Ridge GC
Golf House Kentucky will host a two-day Rules of Golf Workshop on Saturday and Sunday, March 9th and 10th at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club. The workshop is open to anyone and will be taught by expert USGA and KGA rules officials. It will emulate the format of the traditional USGA Rules Workshop and will cover:
- A full overview of the 24 Rules of Golf, how The Rules of Golf and the Interpretations on the Rules of Golf books are organized, and presentations on the importance of the terms used in the Rules of Golf.
- In-depth presentations on the fundamental Rules governing match and stroke play, playing the ball as it lies, playing the course as it is found and the Rules dealing with relief situations.
- Optional USGA test for obtaining certification to officiate at USGA and KGA events
The cost to attend is $50 and will include lunch both days as well as the 2019 Rules of Golf and Interpretations on the Rules of Golf books. All PGA Members and Associates will receive 12 MSR credits.