26203 USGA Virtual Workshop – 12:00 PM ET
Event Details
Location
Virtual
Registration Deadline
February 22, 2026
Start Time
End Time
Instructors
Jamie Wallace
USGA Instructor
Ben Schade
USGA Instructor
Payton Hawk
USGA Coordinator
Sessions
Day 1:
The Course: Rules 2, 6.2, 8, 12, 13.1, and 17.1
Day 2:
The Game: Rules 1, 3, 20, 5, 6 (other then 6.2 and 6.3), and 7
Day 3:
Taking Relief: Rules 15-19
Day 4:
Issues with the Ball: Rules 6.3, 14, 9 (with 13.3), and 11 (with 13.2)
Day 5:
Equipment and Other Forms of Play: Rules 10, 4, and 21-25
Virtual Workshop Description
- Access to the Virtual Rules School video recordings
- Two-hour daily webinars during your Monday-to-Friday active week
- Access to either the 100-Question or 80-Question Exam (either online on a date you select from the exam schedule available here or in-person on the morning of the 4th day at a PGA/USGA Workshop site)
Attendance
- The USGA will take attendance for each webinar session during the week of your workshop. Please be sure to be prompt, as the webinar will begin exactly at the appointed time.
- PGA of America members must enter their PGA eight-digit member number next to their name on the attendance roster and attend the workshop in its entirety to be credited with 10 Professional Development Requirement hours. No partial credit is given by the PGA of America.
About Your Instructors
Jamie Wallace, USGA
Jamie joined the USGA Rules team in 2015 and is currently Director, Rules – Technology, Content & Education. In his role, he oversees the Rules department’s education program as well as all department technology needs. Prior to joining the USGA, Jamie worked for an online education company based in New York City. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 2008 and was a four-year member and captain of the Men’s Golf team.
Ben Schade, USGA
Ben joined the USGA in March of 2016. He currently serves as the Director of the Rules with a focus on supporting the USGA’s role in governance and sits on both the USGA and Joint Committees for the Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status. Ben has been a PGA Professional since 2010 and was an Assistant Golf Professional at Montclair Golf Club and Mendham Golf & Tennis Club prior to joining the USGA.
Payton Hawk, USGA
Payton joined the USGA in February 2022 as a Rules Coordinator where she assists with Rules Education and Amateur Status inquiries. Payton lives in New Jersey with her husband Hunter and their 4 legged daughter Mila. Prior to joining the USGA Payton graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Sports Business and Event Management.
Workshop Cost
$375.00