25112 PGA/USGA Rules Workshop – Des Moines, IA
Event Details
Location
401 Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Registration Deadline
March 6, 2025
Start Time
End Time
Instructors
Kathryn Belanger
USGA Instructor
Jesse Barge
PGA Instructor
Chuck West
PGA Coordinator
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
- Renaissance Des Moines Savery
- $161/night (includes parking voucher; $10 parking for non-hotel guests) – 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 February 27, 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
Kathryn Belanger, USGA
Kathryn joined the USGA ten years ago. She started as a Rules of Golf Associate answering thousands of Rules inquiries each year. Currently, Kathryn works as Director, Rules – Championships, managing the Rules operations and best practices at USGA championships. This is Kathryn’s eighth season teaching PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops. Prior to joining the USGA, Kathryn graduated from Loras College with a degree in sport management and business, in addition to being a three-year member of the Women’s Golf team. Currently Kathryn lives in the Dallas area and when not working, enjoys trying new recipes, working on a needlepoint project, and spending time with her family.
Jesse Barge, PGA
Jesse has been a Member of the PGA of America for 46 years and is a Life Member. From Murphysboro, Illinois he has served on the PGA of America Rules of Golf Committee since 1997 and has coordinated or instructed PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops since 2000. Jesse has served as a Rules official for numerous championships including the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, The Masters Tournament, US Senior Open and NCAA Men’s DI Championship.
Chuck West, PGA
Chuck was elected to membership of the PGA Rules Committee in January 1997. He also serves on the NCAA Men’s Championship Committee and the Pac 12 Conference Men’s Committee. Chuck has officiated at The Masters, multiple PGA Championships and countless PGA of America events. Chuck has coordinated over 20 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops.
Workshop Cost
$500.00