25106 PGA/USGA Rules Workshop – Portland, OR
Event Details
Location
7900 NE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
Registration Deadline
January 23, 2025
Start Time
End Time
Instructors
Craig Winter
USGA Instructor
Jon Drago
PGA Instructor
Tony Austin
PGA Coordinator
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Sessions
Day 1:
Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.
Session: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Reception: 5-6:30 p.m.
Day 2:
Session: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Day 3:
Session: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Day 4:
Optional Exam: 7:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
PGA/USGA Workshop Description
- Three-day workshop
- Access to either the 100-Question or 80-Question Exam on the morning of the fourth day (or online on a date you select from the exam schedule, available here.)
- Access to the Virtual Rules School video recordings
Attendance
- Be sure to sign in on the official class roster at the start of all morning and afternoon sessions each of the first three days.
- PGA of America members must enter their PGA eight-digit member number at registration or next to their name on the attendance roster and attend the workshop in its entirety to be credited with 24 Professional Development Requirement hours. No partial credit is given by the PGA of America.
Dress Code
Business casual recommended.
Hotel Information
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
- $159/night (includes parking) – a limited block of rooms is being held for workshop attendees at this rate. If you intend to stay at this hotel during the workshop, it is strongly recommended you make your reservation a soon as possible. If all rooms in the block become reserved, additional rooms may not be available at this or a higher rate. On January 16, 2025, any unreserved rooms will be released back into hotel inventory.
- After you’ve registered for this event, come back here to book online:
Breakfast and Refreshments
A complimentary continental breakfast, including at least one hot item, will be provided each morning starting by 7:10 a.m. During scheduled breaks, complimentary coffee, tea, water and soft drinks will be provided.
Expenses
You are responsible for the cost of your transportation, lodging, and incidental expenses. Additionally, you are responsible for all your food and beverage expenses, except as otherwise detailed above.
About Your Instructors
Craig Winter, USGA
Craig was hired by the USGA in May 2013. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Rules of Golf and Amateur Status. He sits on both the USGA and Joint Committees for the Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status. Prior to joining the USGA, Craig served the Oregon Golf Association as the Director of Rules Education and the Director of Oregon Junior Golf.
Jon Drago, PGA
Jon has been a PGA member since 1996 and a Master Professional since 2002. He worked at PGA of America Headquarters managing the operations of the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1997 through 2003 and has been the Tournament Director for the AT&T Byron Nelson in Dallas since 2004. Jon has served on the PGA of America Rules Committee since 2003. He has officiated at the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, PGA member events, the PGA Cup Matches, the Masters, Ryder Cup, and the Olympic Men’s golf competition.
Tony Austin, PGA
A 45-year member of the PGA of America, Tony has served on the national Board of Directors and as an Officer of the North Florida Section. He is a member of the North Florida PGA Hall of Fame. With a career primarily dedicated to resort golf operations (25 years with Marriott), Tony has been engaged in tournament operations on an ongoing basis. A member of the PGA of America Rules Committee since 2015, Tony has been an instructor of the Rules of Golf since 2005 in formal educational settings and in workshops catering to various types of audiences.
Workshop Cost
$500.00