Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce its 2026 Winter Rules Education Series which includes virtual, in-person and self-guided learning opportunities. Sessions include both beginner and intermediate sessions on the Rules of Golf Level 1 Rules of Golf Certification, Provincial and National Certifications.
Winter Rules of Golf Education
Our winter education series is for those interested in learning more about the Rules of Golf.
Rules of Golf
The first of our winter education series will be a virtual Rules of Golf for the beginner session on January 26, 2026, from 7:00-8:30pm. Our second virtual session is February 17, 2026, from 7:00-8:30pm and is for those with Rules experience and for those who want to expand their knowledge of the Rules of Golf.
Both virtual sessions are available at no charge for all Golf Manitoba/Canada members.
Click here to sign-up.
Level 1
Level 1 Rules education focuses on easy ways to learn the basics of the Rules of Golf with its main interest on Etiquette, the principle definitions and commonly encountered situations on the course.
Level 1 is available online and students will be able to test their knowledge by taking the review questions at the end of each section before attempting the online Level 1 Exam.
Earn your stripes!
Do you have interest in becoming a certified referee? If so, Golf Manitoba is hosting an in-person Level 2 Provincial Certification Seminar March 20-22, 2026.
This provincial education and certification series is designed for those who are new to rules and wanting to advance their rules education, active Level 2 tournament referees and PGA of Canada members. Level 2 referees who pass the exam become eligible to referee in all Golf Manitoba provincial championships.
Click here to sign-up.
Level 2 Pre-requisite:
- has achieved 85% or better on the Level 1 Online Exam.
Requirements to be Provincially Certified:
- Attend and achieve a minimum of 80% on the Provincial exam, administered by Golf Manitoba.
- Complete 50 hours of on-course experience as a Referee.
- Complete an additional 10 hours accompanying a Nationally certified Referee at a championship.
Level 2 certified referees are volunteers however Golf Manitoba covers all eligible expenses including mileage, accommodations (when necessary), meals and also provides a uniform package.
To learn more about volunteering with Golf Manitoba, please click here.
Handicap Certification
As part of the Handicap License Agreement, Golf Canada requires that every member club and league have a Handicap Committee in place, and that one person (ideally the Chairperson of the Committee) has successfully completed a Handicapping certification seminar.
Handicap Certification can be achieved either through the Golf Canada online seminar and certification test, or through Handicap Seminars conducted by your Provincial Golf Association.
The Online Rules of Handicapping Certification consist of a series of videos that will guide you through the Rules of Handicapping, providing the knowledge necessary to achieve certification and successfully oversee handicap duties at your club.
- Watch the Golf Canada self-guided online video seminar
- Take the Golf Canada online certification test
Learn More & Register
To learn more about the Rules of Golf and for more information and to register for one of our Rules of Golf education opportunities, please visit golfmb.ca/rules.
