how many officials are there

[tyorke2]

just wondering about how many rules officials there are on this forum

[Kilroy]

I have my Level 2 but I think it expires at the end of this month, so only for a few more days.

[gbower]

I know of at least 5, six including Dan

[tyorke2]

I have my Level 2 but I think it expires at the end of this month, so only for a few more days.

are you studying for your level 3

[Kilroy]

Not now. Perhaps in the future.

[imozzie]

I'm starting my Level Two in the new year. Been playing the game for 45 yrs. Figure it's about time I really knew what I was supposed to be doing....lol

[Kilroy]

Once the folks at your club find out you become the go-to guy for rulings. I quite like that as it keeps me on my toes. I never offer rulings without being asked, unless of course I'm playing a match with the person. What amazes me when playing with people I don't know is the lack of general rules knowlege. It's hard to tell when someone doesn't know the correct ruling or proceedure or if they are taking liberties. I prefer to assume they just don't know. People feel confronted when you point out an infraction, no matter how you present it, so I refrain if it doesn't affect my own game. Thankfully the guys I play with regularly are all up for playing by the book, and no offence is ever taken by anyone in that group.

[gbower]

I'm the same way Dan and it sure is amazing how many haven't got a clue about the rules and just plain don't care yet they'll have the high handicap and want strokes.

[Kilroy]

I have no issues with those that don't care. A "free drop" or a foot wedge keeps the round moving along. I just don't play them for money.

[tyorke1]

many years ago the mens or womens associations would have the club officials in to do basic rules. On PEI we are losing the club associations, I believe if we get back to a similar state 20yrs ago the entire golfing industry will be better. I hope my son with either level 2 or 3 will do some presentations to alot of the clubs junior programs . This will help bring the rules back into the social game as well. Speaking as a PEI DIRECTOR my son will be a huge benifit to promoting a grass roots programs for rules. My son has for whatever reason taken a huge interest in all aspects of the rules, and incase people are wondering his dad unfortunatly is not much help, I can only assist with situations not the rules. I am learning from him so this is great.. I thank all to have responded to Timmys questions and debates, he really enjoys it.

[Simonlap]

I passed my level 2 exam about a month ago.