What does Level 3 (national) certification require?
Rule- Canada
- Golf Canada
- Rules Education
- Rules of Golf
- Level 1-3 officials
- 2026
- Rules officials
Level 3 is an eight-week online seminar run by Golf Canada, for experienced Referees seeking higher technical and practical knowledge.
- Eligibility: provincial certification, with written and practical components completed
- Attend and score at least 80% on the national exam, administered by Golf Canada
- Complete 100 hours of on-course refereeing experience
- Complete an additional 10 hours accompanying a nationally certified Referee at a championship
- Hours are tracked on the online Level 3 Tournament Work Record.
Added 25 Oct 2026