Workshops

SOME OF THE VSGA’S AND MIDDLE ATLANTIC PGA’s top rules officials will be among the instructors at a combined eight full-day and half-day VSGA-MAPGA Rules of Golf workshops to be offered throughout 2012.

Please note that an in-depth review of Rules’ changes for 2012 will be discussed. The workshops are designed for both novices and individuals interested in learning more about the intricacies of The Rules of Golf. The sessions include fun and engaging discussion as instructors illustrate actual Rules’ situations using video clips and other interactive technologies.

Popular after being introduced for the first time in 2011, interested individuals may register for full-day workshops, conducted from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or half-day workshops, which take place from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

HALF-DAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE / OPTIONAL GOLF FEATURES
- Review of Definitions
- Discussion on The Rules of Golf
- Review of changes to The Rules of Golf for 2012
- PowerPoint presentation showing actual Rules situations
- PGA member service requirement credit
- Optional golf following the session for a cart fee only (weather permitting – paid on site and participants must attend the workshop in order to play)

HALF-DAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Monday, March 5 – Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, Centreville
Monday, March 12 – Independence Golf Club, Midlothian
Saturday, March 17 – Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club, Front Royal
Monday, March 19 – The Signature at West Neck, Virginia Beach
Wednesday, March 21 – Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke (rescheduled from March 19)

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Half-day programs run from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)

FULL-DAY WORKSHOP FEATURES
- Review of Definitions
- Discussion on The Rules of Golf
- In-depth review of changes to The Rules of Golf for 2012
- Use of the Decisions book and The Rules of Golf book
- PowerPoint presentation showing actual Rules’ situations
- PGA member service requirement credit

FULL-DAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 18 – Salisbury Country Club, Midlothian
Monday, February 20 – Westwood Country Club, Vienna
Saturday, February 25 – Princess Anne Country Club, Virginia Beach

(CLICK HERE FOR A PAPER ENTRY or SIGN-UP ONLINE)

Full-day programs run from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)

Registration fees are as follows: VSGA members ($30–half/$50–full); MAPGA professionals ($30–half/$50–full); students ($20–half/$35–full); non-VSGA members ($40–half/$60–full); non-MAPGA professionals ($40–half/$60–full).

The half-day workshop fee includes a continental breakfast, refreshments during breaks and a Rules of Golf book. The full-day workshop fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments during breaks and a Rules of Golf book.