About this episode

Mark Wilson shares his extensive experience and stories as a veteran rules official in golf.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 526 - Mark Wilson - Golf Rules & Incredible Stories from A Veteran Rules Official Mark Wilson, Player Development Director , served over two years as the Interim Program Director in the PGA Golf Management Program at Ferris State University. Mark, a PGA Master Professional, spent 31 years as the Head Golf Professional at Watermark Country Club in Grand Rapids. He continues to be actively involved in PGA Education and Rules of Golf Activities. He has been a member of the PGA of America's Rules of Golf Committee since 1990. In this capacity, he has served as a Rules Official at 30 PGA Championships, 22 Masters Tournaments, 7 British Opens, 7 United States Opens and 11 Ryder Cup Matches. He served as Chair of the PGA Rules Committee from 2005 – 2010 and during that period was the Rules Chair for six PGA Championships. He was the Chief Referee at the 2008 and 2016 Ryder Cup Matches. Mark has been involved in Rules education as well. He served as a consulting member of the United States Golf Association's Rules of Golf Committee from 2005 – 2011 and was appointed to the same position again in 2019 where he continues his…

People in this episode

Host: Hobson Media Enterprises

Guest: Mark Wilson

Topics covered

• Golf Rules
• PGA Championships
• Ryder Cup
• Golf Education
• Rules Official Stories

Keywords

• Golf Rules
• PGA
• Mark Wilson
• Ryder Cup
• Rules Education
• Golf Management
• PGA Championships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PGA Golf Management Program, Ferris State University, PGA of America, United States Golf Association

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