Oregon Golf Association

Online Rules of Golf Education

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:55:13 PST

Learn the Rules of Golf at home in your own time! What are my Options? is an online learning curriculum developed for beginners and experienced players alike.

Train Your Brain to Support Your Game!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:14:19 PST

Staying mentally sharp throughout an 18-hole round takes a great deal of mental discipline. You can train yourself to help avoid those mental lapses that can affect your score.

Did You Know There Are Only 7 Legitimate Reasons Not To Post Your Score?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:08:08 PST

The next time you find yourself with a handy excuse at the ready, or you hear someone else trying to justify why they don’t need to post their score, make sure it’s one of the reasons listed here and not something unwarranted like “the clubhouse was closed”, or “I used a mulligan,” or even sillier, “I was playing Winter Rules.”

Employment Opportunities

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:56:04 PST

The Oregon Golf Association is currently accepting applications for two non-permanent seasonal internships at our Woodburn, Ore. offices.

Ducks finish in 12th, Beavers in 17th to open 2012 Season

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:35:58 PST

The No. 2 nationally ranked University of Oregon men's golf team fisnished at 3-under-par 285 while the Oregon State Beavers finished in 17th in their first tournament of the spring season at the Amer Ari Invitational in Waikola, Hawaii.

Did you know you can’t post scores made on most par-3 courses?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:08:01 PST

An 18-hole golf course must be at least 3,000 yards in length, or at least 1,500 yards per 9-holes in order to be posted to your scoring record for a USGA Handicap Index.

In Memorium: Don Kowitz (1931-2012)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:19:51 PST

Long time respected volunteer and OGA Rules Official, Donald Joe Kowitz, Sr. died suddenly January 30, 2012 at the age of 80.

PDX Golf Show Special! Who Wants to be a Rules Official?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:10:21 PST

Ever wondered what it feels like to play "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Now's your chance to answer questions in our exciting and entertaining take on this game show with, "Who Wants to Be a Rules Official" at the Portland Golf Show on Friday, February 11 at 2:30pm. This post contains a short quiz and entry submission instructions - GOOD LUCK!

HItting the Ball Farther with John Grothe

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:35:31 PST

Alot of people think to hit the ball farther they need to swing harder. But what you really need to do is swing more economically.

Confidence: the Foundation of Performance

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:11:52 PST

Your golf game is affected by what you think. Thoughts about the situation at hand and your confidence in making a successful shot impact us emotionally, physiologically, and behaviorally.

OGA Rules InDepth - McIlroy at Abu Dhabi

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:10:05 PST

An in-depth look at what happened to Rory McIlroy on the 9th hole leading to a two-stroke penalty during the 2nd round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

INAUGURAL UMPQUA BANK CHALLENGE RAISES $100,000

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:40:11 PST

The Umpqua Bank Challenge today announced that, in its inaugural year, the tournament raised $100,000 for non-profit partners “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.

State warns contest sponsors about unlicensed golf ‘prize’ insurer

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:43:27 PST

Oregonians are encouraged to report contact with Hole-In-Won.com which isn’t licensed to sell insurance in Oregon.

Swanner Named Director of Tournament Operations

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:42:49 PST

Barb Trammell, CEO of the Oregon Golf Association announced that Nate Swanner has been promoted to Director of Tournament Operations.

Combo Tees—The Free And Easy Way to Update Your Course!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:26:36 PST

Keeping a golf course fresh and interesting for regular players doesn’t necessarily require investing in new tee boxes. The same result can be accomplished with “Combo Tees” -- using two or more sets of tees to add variety.

2012 OGA Championship Schedule Announced

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:29:34 PST

It's time to get your schedules in order so that you can play for an Oregon title or qualify for a National Championship.

2012 OGA Tour Schedule Announced

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:16:12 PST

We've had lots of calls and emails inquiring about our popular OGA Tour schedule for 2012, so here it is!

Taking Effective Practice Swings with John Grothe

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:31:46 PST

I like to see full swing practice swings help you visualize your shot to help you be ready to make the best swing.

How Solid is Your Pre Shot Routine?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:08:12 PST

Most golfers have some sort of a pre-shot routine. All great players have a rock solid golf pre-shot routine. Many experts would go as far as to say the pre-shot routine is your 15th club and most important to any players success.

2012 Oregon Junior Golf Preliminary Schedule

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:40:55 PST

Juniors and Parents! Plan ahead for the coming Oregon Junior Golf Season with this preliminary list of Oregon Junior Golf Majors, Qualifiers, and Key Regional and National Events.

Did You Know These Golf Related Numbers?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:10:14 PST

OGA Members play on average more than 50 rounds of golf and post more than 2 million rounds of golf on GHIN each year.

Dorothy Campbell Memorial Scholarship

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:58:33 PST

The Dorothy Campbell Memorial Scholarship is reserved for graduating high school females who will be attending an Oregon College or University in the fall of 2012.

2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge Moves to the Reserve

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:19:28 PST

Peter Jacobsen SPORTS today announced that the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge will take place August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore.

The Putting Gate Drill with John Grothe

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:21:24 PST

One of my favorite drills -- The Putting Gate -- will help you control your speed and become more consistent on the putting green.

Analysis Paralysis Can Get the Best of Our Golf Game

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:01:32 PST

Your unconscious mind is tremendously powerful and automates as much learned behavior as it possibly can. It does this so that we do not have to consciously think about behaviors such as your golf swing.

Moore Shoots Even-Par 71 In Opening Round At Patriot Invitational

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:51:57 PST

Oregon State senior Alex Moore shot an even-par 71 in the opening round of the Patriot All-America Invitational on Wednesday and is tied for 13th place at the three-day, 54-hole tournament being held at The Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield, Ariz.

Safeway Classic Generates $1 Million for Local Children’s Charities

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:11:30 PST

The 2011 Safeway Classic presented by Coca-Cola was the 40th year of the LPGA tour event in Portland. This was the sixth consecutive year and seventh in total that the tournament has generated at least $1 million for charity.

Safeway Classic Returns to Portland Aug. 13-19, 2012.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:08:25 PST

With its renewal, this will be the 17th year with Safeway as the title sponsor of the Classic, and the 41st year that TGF has brought the LPGA to Portland.

Allred & Schutte Tied at PGA Tour Q-School

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:29:26 PST

Former Oregon and US Junior Amateur Champion Jason Allred and Jesse Schutte, a three-time OSAA champion at Siuslaw High, are presently tied at 57th place after two rounds at the final stage of PGA Tour "Q-School."

Courses Rated in 2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:42:44 PST

The Oregon Golf Association is licensed by the United States Golf Association to exclusively be responsible for the measuring and rating of every regulation length golf course in Oregon & SW Washington. In 2011, we visited 33 golf courses and published new ratings.

DID YOU KNOW? Beginning in 2012, Handicap Revision Dates Will be the Same Everywhere!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:37:14 PST

An important new policy in the upcoming revised USGA Handicap System Manual (2012-2015) will be a National Revision Schedule.

Order Your New Rules Books Today!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:00:19 PST

If you have not already ordered an updated Rules and/or Decisions book we will have both by the beginning of next week and are available to order online today at www.ogagolfshop.com.

Oregon Golfers Hope to Secure Tour Cards for 2013

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:17:06 PST

Former Oregon Amateur Champions Allison Hanna and Mitch Gillis, and former Oregon Junior Amateur Champion Jason Allred are among several golfers with Oregon roots playing in the final stage of Q-School, hoping to play full time on the premiere professional tours.

Did You Know A Slope Rating Has Nothing To Do With Topography!

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:22:57 PST

Slope actually indicates the mathematical slope of a line (rise over run) when graphing scores against a Handicap Index.

Putting Tip from OGA GC Head Pro John Grothe

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:51:18 PST

When putting, amateur golfers gets overly technical with their stroke and loses site of the main objective of getting the ball in the hole!