England Golf to introduce R and A Rules Schools in 2016
By
introducing The R and A Rules Education Programme in 2016, England Golf
will offer delegates the potential to graduate through three tiers of
Rules tutoring and learning.
At
each stage of development, there is the opportunity to sit an exam
which is recognised throughout The R and A’s jurisdiction. Individuals
can also achieve the ‘England Golf County Referee’ qualification via the
Level 2 Rules School.
Toby
Thorne, Deputy Championship Director at England Golf, said: “We are
delighted to collaborate with The R and A and adopt their Rules
education programme. We hope that club managers, committee members, club
pros or club members who want to become involved in tournament
administration will see a clear path for their learning and development.
Starting at Level 1, individuals can then decide whether they would
benefit from progressing further.”
Kevin
Barker, Working for Golf Director at The R and A commented: “Rules
education is very important to The R and A and our materials are used
successfully by our affiliates around the world. It will be a pleasure
to work with England Golf in delivering what we hope will be the first
of many Rules Schools”.
The
schools are tailored to provide basic instruction for those newer to
the game, as well as meeting the demands of more experienced officials
looking for tournament specific guidance.
England
Golf will schedule a number of one-day, Level 1 Introductory Rules
Schools during 2016. Dates and venues will be announced on the England
Golf website in the coming weeks.
In
addition, the first Level 2 Rules School will be launched this summer
during England Golf’s second Golf Week and will take place at Frilford
Heath Golf Club on 11-12 August.
Details regarding England Golf Rules Schools and education can be found at www.englandgolf.org/rulesschool. For anyone interested in learning the basics, The R and A’s online Rules Academy is the primary place to start http://rulesacademy.randa.org
Caption: An England Golf referee advises on the rules during a championship (image © Leaderboard Photography)
Lyndsey Hewison Press Officer England Golf pr@englandgolf.org 07825 752 193 |
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