Whether you’re a weekend golfer, a competitive player, or someone who helps run tournaments, knowing the Rules of Golf matters. The 2026 CGA Rules of Golf Seminars, hosted by the Carolinas Golf Association, are now open to the public and built to help golfers of all abilities better understand the rules they actually encounter on the course.

These seminars focus on the most common rules situations, the ones that cause confusion, slow play, or lead to unnecessary penalties. If you’ve ever wondered what really applies when your ball finds trouble, this is for you.

 

Who Should Attend?

CGA Rules Seminars are designed to be practical and accessible for a wide range of golfers, including:

• Recreational golfers looking to play with confidence

• New tournament volunteers and rules officials

• PGA Professionals (earn 2 PGA required education credits)

• LPGA Professionals (earn 2 Continuing Units)

• Club committee members

• High school coaches and team members

 

Seminar Schedule

More seminars will be added soon, but here’s the current lineup for early 2026:

• February 3 – Cedarwood CC, Charlotte, NC

• February 10 – Prestwick CC, Myrtle Beach, SC

• February 10 – Wildwood Green, Raleigh, NC

• February 12 – Zoom

• February 17 – Zoom

• February 18 – Forest Lake Club, Columbia, SC

• February 19 – Bermuda Run CC, Bermuda Run, NC

• February 24 – Zoom

• February 26 – Zoom

 

Class Details

• Webinars run 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

• In-person seminar times vary by site

• Content focuses on common rules and real-world situations golfers face during play

 

How to Register

Registration is simple:

1. Click the link for the seminar you want to attend

2. Select the green “Register Now For…” button on the left side of the page

3. Click “New Registration” and complete the form

You’ll need a Golf Genius account to register. If you already have one, use your existing login. If not, you can create an account during registration using your email and a password, which you can use for future CGA events.

Questions about registration or the seminars? Contact Chris Wolff at chris.wolff@carolinasgolf.org.

 

USGA Rules 101 Class

Looking for a beginner-friendly, on-demand option? The USGA Rules 101 course is completely free and a great starting point for newer golfers.

• Nine modules total, including an introduction and eight topic-based lessons

• Complete the course start to finish, or jump into specific topics

• Ideal for recreational golfers, high school coaches and players, and anyone new to the game