1. You will need to volunteer for a year as a prerequisite. (5 events or more is considered a full year of volunteering), unless you are a PGA member.

2. After a full year of volunteering, you must attend a USGA Rules of Golf Workshop. (USGA Workshop schedules is here and linked to homepage).

3. The section will cover the seminar cost of the USGA Rules of Golf Workshop (Click here for Workshop Schedule), but not travel and food expenses.

4. At the end of the workshop you will need to take the 100 question exam and your pay scale will be determined based on the score of your exam.

Field Staff Pay Scale

Pay Level                                                                   Rules Test Score     Pay Rate     Max Per Event 

First Year of Service                                                                       N/A            Voluntary                       N/A

PGA Member/Associate First Year of Service                                       N/A                 $10 per hour                 $100

Attended a 4-Day USGA Workshop (in past 4 years)                 70 or Lower         $12.50 per hour       $125

Attended a 4-Day USGA Workshop (in past 4 years)                       71-80                 $15 per hour               $150

Attended a 4-Day USGA Workshop (in past 4 years)                       81-90                 $17.50 per hour       $175

Attended a 4-Day UGAA Workshop (in past 4 years)                 91 or Higher         $20 per hour               $200 

Background Check

5. The next step is to fill out is our required background check, you will need to create an account with Sports Engine if you don't already have one. The background check will ask for your contact/personal information which is completely confidential. You will watch a few videos, then take a quiz. Incomplete or failed checks/training will not be able to volunteer.

W9

6. Then we will need you to fill out a W9 to be compensated for rules officiating/mileage for traveling to and from events.