BC Golf Offers 2025 Rules Education Seminars & Updates - KNOW THE RULES!

Golf season is approaching and that means it's time to expand your Rules of Golf knowledge. In 2025, there are more ways to learn the Rules and work towards being Rules Certified. Being 'Certified' is an excellent way to get involved with tournament golf and to give back to the game in B.C.

R&A Level One

Level One is a free online course that can help you avoid unnecessary penalties, ensure you know all the options available to you when you encounter a rules scenario, and help speed up play.

Completion of the Level One Course and Exam is a requirement for those wishing to pursue any further Rules Education below or to play in any Junior Provincial Championships.

More information can be found here: Rules Academy

BC Golf Provincial Rules Seminar

Those interested in becoming Rules Certified should enrol in a BC Golf Provincial Rules Seminar. Participants are expected to register for the course with a basic understanding of the Rules of Golf from PNGA Seminars, previous BC Golf seminars, or from outside resources.

Registration for online seminars can be found here:  BC Golf Rules Page Event: Home Page

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LEVEL 1

Level 1 is an easy and interesting way to learn the basics of golf. This level focuses on the game’s etiquette, key definitions, and the most common situations in the field. As part of the Level 1 program, students can put their knowledge to the test by answering summary questions at the end of each section, before tackling the Level 1 online certification exam.

Please click here to begin Level 1.

Please note when you register to participate in the R & A Rules Academy through the Academy’s R & D Rules website, your contact information and other relevant information, including exam results, will be shared with Golf Canada. Golf Canada reserves the right to use this information to communicate with you about rules training, golf education, volunteer opportunities and golf events.

PROVINCIAL

Provincial level seminars are conducted by the provincial golf associations (PA), and the curriculum will begin to look at the more important Playing Rules in detail. Some of the complexities that are found in the Rules of Golf book or the Official Guide on the Rules of Golf are introduced along with also implementing on-course demonstrations. The Provincial level is designed for individuals with an involvement in tournament administration, or a desire to have such an involvement.

Eligibility:

• Level 1 certified (online).

Requirements to be Provincially Certified:

• Attend and achieve a minimum of 80% on the Provincial exam, administered by BC Golf
• Complete 50 hours of on-course experience as a Referee
• Complete an additional 10 hours accompanying a Nationally Certified Referee at a championship

NATIONAL

National-level seminars serve to give guidance and advice on refereeing at the highest level. This program is intended for experienced Referees who wish to improve both their technical and practical knowledge as a referee. Please click here to register and for more information. Click here for rules education via Golf Canada.

Eligibility:

• Provincial-level certification (written and practical components completed)

Requirements to be Nationally Certified:

• Attend and achieve a minimum of 80% on the National level exam, administered by Golf Canada
• Complete 100 hours of on-course experience as a Referee, including 10 of those hours accompanying a current Nationally Certified Referee