PGMB 200 - Rules of Golf & Tournament Organization

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PGMB 100
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course will prepare the student for Checkpoint I in the PGM program. The student will complete self-study reading assignments, work experience activities, and be required to pass knowledge tests related to Tournament Operations and The Rules of Golf.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Know how rules are made and changed; possess a good, general understanding of the USGA The Rules of Golf
Be able to quickly locate applicable rules for a given situation; be able to work with rules committees and committees in charge of the competitions;
Create a plan for promoting and teaching etiquette and the rules to golfers
Plan the format, size, and eligibility requirements, given the purpose of the tournament
Coordinate approval and support for a tournament plan
Organize a tournament staff
Successfully promote tournament events
Prepare the course for tournament play
Plan for logistical needs of competitors, spectators, and guests
Evaluate successes and failures to improve future tournaments
Use computer software to administer a tournament tournaments