Webinars

World Handicap System Monday, March 15 @ 10:00 a.m. ET Webinar In 2020 the World Handicap System was implemented in countries all over the world. The World Handicap System aims to bring the game of golf under a single set of handicapping rules and provide a more consistent measure of players’ ability between different regions of the world. Some key features being introduced: Net double bogey (formerly known as max score) Playing Condition Calculation (how weather is attributed to daily input of scores) Safeguards to limit a rapid increase in one’s handicap index PGA of Ontario members in good standing who attend the webinar in real-time and submit the survey following the session (within 48-hours) will receive 3 Professional Recognition Program points. Facilitated by Golf Ontario	Details/Sign-up
Rules of Golf Wednesday, March 17 @ 10:00 a.m. ET Webinar As part of Golf Ontario’s commitment to Rules of Golf education for its member clubs and golfers across the province, Golf Ontario is providing free webinars for PGA of Ontario members looking to refresh their rules knowledge. The 2021 PGA of Ontario Rules Webinars will review some of the basic Rules of Golf and procedures that all golfers should be familiar with as well an in-depth look at conducting club events including course setup. Optional Prerequisite Participants are asked to complete in advance the free Level 1 Rules of Golf Program online through R&A Rules Academy. Instructor Bio Gerry Bower - Has been involved with Rules for about 15 years and lives in the Ottawa area. He has officiated tournaments for Golf Ontario, Golf Quebec, Golf Canada, CJGA, Ottawa Valley Golf Association (OVGA), and National Women’s Golf Association (professional Women’s mini-tour in Florida). Gerry was the OVGA Rules Chair for 6 years and is currently the OVGA President and the Chair of the Golf Ontario Rules Committee. PGA of Ontario members in good standing who attend the webinar in real-time and submit the survey following the session (within 24-hours) will receive 3 Professional Recognition Program points. Facilitated by Golf Ontario	Details/Sign-up
Fit Fridays Every Friday at @ 7:00 a.m. Live Zoom Workout How this works: Two workouts will be posted on the PGA of Ontario website on Mondays along with technique tutorials to teach you the movements Then join “Fit Fridays” for a live zoom workout led by Nate starting at 7:00 am Share your fitness journey by posting your workout time, repetitions, etc. on the PGA of Ontario Community Forum Facebook pag e Nate hosted a general forum to share his passion for fitness and his idea for this new initiative with PGA members - Click here to watch Click here to visit the Fit Fridays page	Details/Sign-up
The Golf Lab Certified Golf Engineer Level 1 Online Workshop A Coaches guide to excellence using modern technology To learn more about what a Golf Engineer is please click here to watch a short video with Liam Mucklow. Course curriculum Introduction Video Launch Monitor Pressure 3D Motion Capture Basics 3D Motion Capture Examples Live Lesson Additional Information *Content provided by The Golf Lab	Details/Sign Up Please click here for the Special PGA of Ontario Discount Code
Introduction to Center of Gravity On-demand Online Workshop This is a brief 20 minute course designed for Amateur Golfers, Golf Coaches, and Club Fitters. It provides a high-level overview of Center of Gravity, Moment of Inertia and their impact on ball flight. Programs can be accessed by clicking on the Details/Sign-up link on the right side. You will be required to make a free account if this is your first time accessing The Golf Lab courses. Completion of the free course will take 20-30 minutes and upon successfully passing the test you will receive a certificate of completion. *Content provided by The Golf Lab	Details/Sign-up
Single Plate Torque Forces On-demand Online Workshop This course provides golfers and coaches with an introduction to Torque force as measure by the SwingCatalyst 3D Motion Plate. Programs can be accessed by clicking on the Details/Sign-up link on the right side. You will be required to make a free account if this is your first time accessing The Golf Lab courses. Completion of the free course will take 20-30 minutes and upon successfully passing the test you will receive a certificate of completion. *Content provided by The Golf Lab	Details/Sign-up