Our goal is to respond to all requests within 24 hours. Obstructions on the golf course can be a cause for anxiety, frustration and, oftentimes, unwanted added strokes. The quizzes in each of these lessons are designed as flash cards for the new rules numbers, subsections and definitions. When taking relief from an abnormal course condition or penalty area, for example, golfers will now drop from knee height. To receive preferred member club pricing please call 1. The royal canadian golf association rcga is the governing body of golf in canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. The development of the world handicap system has been made. Rules of golf contd alphabetical by region ontario events tour events ontario news tour news weather golf tips handicapping swing doctor golf links golf rules. Whether to view a friends profile, send a message, access a courses information, or facilitate entering an away score at a regularly played golf course, these lists are a great application to use. For the optimal experience we recommend you upgrade to windows 10 with microsoft edge or install one of the proposed browsers, or visit us on your mobile device. Golf canada the national sport federation and governing. Age eligibility nsultation with the rules of golf committee of ra rules limited. Member handicap and scoring records must be accessible in the university golf course section of the rcga golf canada website and therefore open to scrutiny by the match committee.
Ryan chairman rules of golf committee royal canadian golf association september 2011 foreword 5. The 201011 edition comes with a new coilbound cover that will lay flat for. If, when proceeding under the rules, a player drops a ball at a point through the green, it must be redropped if it rolls and comes to rest on a putting green. Golf canada governed by the royal canadian golf association golfcanada. We have summarised the most important changes for you.
Fundamentals of the game rules 14 rule 1 the game, player conduct and the rules. View a list of clarifications of the 2019 rules of golf. Decisions on the rules of golf 20102011 spiral bound rcga on. Check with system administrator to correct data or enter score using manual course entry. Rcga manager of handicap and course rating quiz rules rcga.
The book is essential for every club handicap committee. Around the world of golf, there have been different ways as to how you would calculate ones handicap. Attend and achieve a minimum of 80% on the provincial exam, administered by the pa. I also wish to acknowledge those other individuals whose varied contributions at the club and provincial level have supported the rules and are helping grow the game of golf in canada. The first step to learning the rules is to learn where everything is and to learn the definitions. Golf is playing a ball from the tee ing ground into the hole by a stroke or strokes. Rcga level 3 rules seminar rules of golf exam notes the exam is optional, but it is considered to be an important part of the seminar and all participants are. The two organizations are joint authors and owners of the rules. A joint committee of these associations, on which the chair of golf canadas rules and amateur status committee sits, is charged with revising, modernizing and improving the rules of golf. On the putting green rules 16 and 17 on the putting green, you may.
Rcga manager of handicap and course rating quiz rules. Complete an additional 10 hours accompanying a nationally certified referee at a championship. Golf canada handicap manual golf canada the national. Score cards and keeping score mens midweek golf club.
Explore the players edition, full rules, and official guide. The rules of golf consist of a standard set of regulations and procedures by which the sport of golf. Driving range, parking lot, roadways and work shedout of bounds. Post your scores, look up a golfers handicap factor, find canadian golf courses, compute your course handicap from your mobile device. Explore the major changes introduced in the 2019 rules. Rcga rules govern all play except where local rules prevail.
New rules of golf for 2019 northern california golf. The rcga network and golf canada are separate systems with separate usernames and passwords. The rules of golf are comprehensive and provide answers to the many issues that arise in a game that is played worldwide on many. The rules education program is designed for all golfers wishing to improve their level of knowledge about the rules of golf including recreational golfers, competitive golfers, professionals and rules officials. More information about the rules of golf can be found at. The world handicap system will provide a consistent method of measuring skill level around the globe, and will produce handicaps that are portable from course to course, country to country. This will ensure consistency and simplicity in the dropping process while also preserving the randomness of the drop. The rcga changed to golf canada in april 2010 and currently. As 2016 approaches, 4 major rule changes will add some common sense to golf and i think will reduce some of the frustration experienced by all golfers, at every level. Fraserviewgolfclub the golf canada handicap manual is the comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations of the handicap system. New golf handicap system 2020 what you need to know. New rbc canadian open ticket options now available. Im trying to login to the network with my username and password, but its not working.
These rules apply solely to the competition and are not intended to alter or revise the rcga rules of golf as applicable to the game of golf as played in canada. Rule 3 covers the three central elements of all golf competitions. Andrews, scotland, writes, interprets and maintains the rules of golf to guard the tradition and integrity of the game. The current publication, titled, decisions on the rules of golf, 2016 2017 will continue to be valid through to the end of 2018 until the new rules of golf take effect on 1 january 2019. Faq frequently asked questions and answers on golf. Level 1 the introductory online program designed to introduce the. Rcga rules modernization january 1st, 2019 dropping procedure. The rules of golf below are a shortened version of the rcga rules of golf. An rcga reference of the basic rules of golf from your rcga network account, you can find a link to this under the lefthand menu titled handicapping. There is no substitute for memorizing these in the quest to master the new rules of golf.
We have all seen information on some significant changes to the rules of golf coming soon. Companion publication to the rules of golf, decisions on the rules of golf 2012 20 will also be available january 1, 2012. It contains the rules of golf and over 1100 situations in a question and answer format. Easy guide to the etiquette and rules of golf golf canada. Complete 50 hours of oncourse experience as a referee.
Lateral water hazards are indicated by red stakes or extreme rough grass longer. Click here to view a pdf of the new rules of golf for 2019. These rules are usually listed on the back of the scorecard or posted in the clubhouse or proshop. The manual also details checks and balances of the system, course rating, golf course setup, par computation and allocation of handicap strokes. Foreword to the 2012 rules of amateur status amateurism in sport is much less common today than in the past. Scoring either by gross scores no handicap strokes applied or net scores.
Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes or lines. We have a common mission to get more people to play and enjoy the grand game of golf. By participating in the competition, entrants agree to. In an average round, a golfer may encounter any number of movable and immovable obstructions, and without a good grasp of the usga rules in relation to relief from these obstructions, they may end up tacking on unnecessary strokes when attempting to pick. The rcga and usga both sit on the joint rules committee, the entity that makes the rules that we all play by. When compared to other popular sports, golf is truly unique in this regard. If youre new to the game, learning all the rules can be overwhelming at first. The rcga network allows you to create and develop a quick link to other members and courses. Rcga rules shall govern all play with the following local rules in effect.
Faq golf canada score centre customer support golf canada is dedicated to offering the best customer support possible. Order the players edition, full rules andor the official guide. British columbia golf administers the rules of golf and handicap system as developed by the world governing bodies of golf and administered in canada by golf canada. In addition to the 34 rules of golf, most courses have local rules which apply only to their course. Recognized by sport canada as the national sports organization nso for golf in this country, the rcgas mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity. Play the course as you find it and play the ball as it lies.
Members require an uptodate rcga handicap in order to be eligible to participate in club events such as low net, par points, and competitions. Out of bounds defined by perimeter fences or white stakes. However, you can access the rcga network through the golf canada site if you enter your rcga network username and password into your golf canada. A, usga, rcga publish new golf rules the globe and. Golf canada offers several programs to learn the rules of golf. Lilley brook golf club in cheltenham, gloucestershire. By participating in the competition, entrants agree to be bound. Decisions on the rules of golf 20102011 spiral bound. As the owner of the term golf canada and a licensee of those well established trademarks and service marks, golf canada has the sole right to. The holes of the course must be played in order l through 9, 10 through 18 or 1 through 18. Learning the basics for beginners if you enjoy playing golf, you are aware that there are a number of golf rules that one should adhere to. Rule 1 introduces these central principles of the game for the player. Recognized by sport canada as the national sports organization nso for golf in this country, the rcga s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity.
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