END YOUR FRUSTRATION WITH GOLF RULES!
END YOUR FRUSTRATION WITH GOLF RULES!
Do you love golf, but find the rules overwhelming?
Introducing
The Golf Rules Academy
An online webinar series for golfers to conquer the rules of golf inside a supportive, interactive community.
Do you love golf, but find the rules overwhelming?
Introducing
The Golf Rules Academy
An online webinar series for golfers to conquer the rules of golf in a supportive, interactive community.
Imagine what it would feel like to be the golfer who:
- Can handle any rules situation with clarity
- Has zero drama on the course
- Uses the rules to their advantage
Most golfers face these common struggles with the rules:
FRUSTRATION
Golf is supposed to be fun, but trying to learn the rules has left you feeling frustrated.
CONFUSION
Confusion about the rules is holding you back from playing to your potential.
TENSION
Disagreements with other players creates unnecessary tension during your rounds.
Golf rules shouldn't be this hard!
Imagine what it would feel like to be the golfer who:
- Can handle any rules situation with clarity
- Has zero drama on the course
- Uses the rules to her advantage
Most golfers face these common struggles with the rules:
FRUSTRATION
Golf is supposed to be fun, but trying to learn the rules has left you feeling frustrated.
CONFUSION
Confusion about the rules is holding you back from playing to your potential.
TENSION
Disagreements with other players creates unnecessary tension during your round, causing strain on your relationships.
Golf rules shouldn't be this hard!
The Golf Rules Academy is the solution if you:
- Are a member of a golf club or league.
- Enjoy competing in fun events or elite championship rounds.
- Know the basic rules, but aren't up-to-date with the recent rules changes.
- Are a newer player looking for etiquette and key rules so you can feel comfortable on the course
If you checked at least two boxes, then this course is for you!
Let me guide you through my simple framework, so you can conquer the rules, lower your scores, and have more fun!
The Golf Rules Academy is the solution if you:
- Are a member of a golf club or league
- Enjoy competing in fun events or elite championship rounds
- Know the basic rules, but aren't up-to-date with the recent rules changes
- Are a newer player looking for etiquette and key rules so you can feel comfortable on the course
If you checked at least two boxes, then this course is for you!
Let me guide you through my simple framework, so you can conquer the rules, lower your scores, and have more fun!
Join The Girlfriends Golf Academy
so you can turn confusion into confidence:
Join the Girlfriends Golf Academy
so you can turn confusion into confidence!
Attend our live Zoom lessons.
Take quizzes to boost your knowledge.
Get all your Rules questions answered!
Attend our live Zoom lessons.
Take quizzes to boost your knowledge.
Get all your Rules questions answered!
Are you ready to conquer the rules?
so you can eliminate confusion, lower your scores, and have more fun on the golf course.
Conquer the rules
so you can eliminate confusion, lower your scores, and have more fun on the golf course.
I've Been in Your Shoes.
I was 40 when I first stepped onto the golf course, completely lost on golf rules and etiquette.
Like many golfers who took up golf later in life, the rules felt like an impossible maze.
I felt overwhelmed and unsure where to find clear answers.
Reviews
Reviews
I've Been in Your Shoes.
I was 40 when I first stepped onto the golf course, completely lost on golf rules and etiquette.
Like many golfers who took up golf later in life, the rules felt like an impossible maze.
I felt overwhelmed and unsure where to find clear answers.
I had two choices.
I could keep stumbling through, having other players tell me I was doing it all wrong, or I could learn the rules to end the confusion.
I chose to dive-in and learn the rules.
I went on to earn an Advanced Rules Certification from the USGA.
During that process, I developed a simple framework that makes it easy to learn and retain the rules — no endless memorization required.
Hello, I'm Marcela Smith.
Too many golfers are hesitant to participate in events because they’re unsure about the rules.
Confusion around procedures leads to self-doubt (and sometimes even conflict).
That’s why I earned an Expert Rules Certification from the U.S.G.A. And now I teach golf rules clinics for golfers all over the country – and we have so much fun!
My simple framework makes learning the rules so much easier—so you can tee it up with confidence.
I had two choices.
I could keep stumbling through, having other players tell me I was doing it all wrong, or I could learn the rules to end the confusion.
I chose to dive-in and learn the rules.
I went on to earn an Advanced Rules Certification from the USGA.
During that process, I developed a simple framework that makes it easy to learn and retain the rules — no endless memorization required.
My simple framework makes learning the rules so much easier—so you can tee it up with confidence.
Hello, I'm Marcela Smith.
Too many golfers are hesitant to participate in events because they’re unsure about the rules.
Confusion around procedures leads to self-doubt (and sometimes even conflict).
That’s why I earned an Expert Rules Certification from the U.S.G.A. And now I teach golf rules clinics for golfers all over the country – and we have so much fun!
My simple framework makes learning the rules so much easier—so you can tee it up with confidence.
Trusted by PGA Professionals
The Vintage Club
Mediterra
Clear Creek
Tiburon
Bald Peak Colony
Verandah Club
The Old Collier Golf Club
Montreux
LPGA Amateur Golf Association
The Renaissance Club, Scotland
Trusted by PGA Professionals
The Vintage Club
You Have a Choice.
You can continue to guess at how to proceed (hoping you guess correctly).
You can do nothing and risk penalties, blow-up holes, and conflict with other players.
You can invest in a course that gives you clarity, confidence, and a community to support your growth.
Playing golf is hard enough - but learning complicated rules and procedures can be aggravating.
Golf is challenging enough - learning the rules shouldn't be stressful.
You deserve stress-free rounds.
Girlfriends Golf Academy
This course gives you the tools to:
- Play with confidence, knowing exactly how to handle any situation.
- Prevent conflict, delays and awkward moments on the course.
- Lower your scores by eliminating penalty strokes.
A 90-day membership course that simplifies the rules so you can avoid tension, gain confidence, and make every round more enjoyable.
Here's how to say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence:
Here's how to say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence:
Sign up now!
Choose your lessons.
Join the live Zooms with Marcela.
Sign up now!
Choose your lessons.
Join the live Zooms with Marcela!
Are you ready to conquer the rules?
For less than the cost of a stylish golf outfit, you can join the world’s only women’s golf academy and master the rules—giving you the confidence to handle any situation on the course with ease.
The Golf Rules Academy
$317
$197
Join today for 35% off with code OCTOBER
Secure special pricing when enrollment opens!
Are you ready to conquer the rules?
For less than the cost of a stylish golf outfit, you can join the world’s only women’s golf academy and master the rules—giving you the confidence to handle any situation on the course with ease.
The Golf Rules Academy
$317
$197
Join today for 35% off with code OCTOBER
Secure special pricing when enrollment opens!
Marcela Smith
Founder, Girlfriends Guide to Golf, USGA Certified Rules Expert
Marcela is a trailblazer in golf rules education, transforming the way women approach the game. With an Expert Rules Certification from the United States Golf Association, she has helped thousands of women learn the rules, avoid penalties, and feel more welcome on the golf course.
Through her unique framework, Marcela makes complex golf rules less intimidating, giving golfers of all levels the tools they need to thrive on the course.
Marcela teaches golf rules clinics nationwide in The Girlfriends Golf Experience and More Confident Golf Experience, and shares her methods with PGA professionals at educational conferences, including the world-famous PGA Show in Orlando, Florida.
Marcela Smith
Founder, Girlfriends Guide to Golf, USGA Advanced Rules Certified Certified Rules Expert
Marcela is a trailblazer in golf rules education, transforming the way women approach the game. With an Expert Rules Certification from the United States Golf Association, she has helped thousands of women learn the rules, avoid penalties, and feel more welcome on the golf course.
Through her unique framework, Marcela makes complex golf rules less intimidating, giving golfers of all levels the tools they need to thrive on the course.
Marcela teaches golf rules clinics nationwide in The Girlfriends Golf Experience and More Confident Golf Experience, and shares her methods with PGA professionals at educational conferences, including the world-famous PGA Show in Orlando, Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is for golfers at every level—from beginners to experienced players.
While you can attend any module at any time, we recommend starting with Module 1 and moving through the series in order. Each live Zoom session includes plenty time to get your personal rules questions answered.
Marcela hosts LIVE one-hour lessons on Zoom. The presentations include on-course videos, slides, cheatsheets and quizzes. The lessons are designed to help you comprehend and retain the rules so you can immediately put your new knowledge and confidence to use during your rounds!
Each one-hour webinar is priced individually so you can register for as many as you’d like. Attending in order is ideal, but if you’re a more experienced competitor you may want to skip to some of the more advanced lessons. We offer a discount for purchasing a Power Pack of lessons.
There’s no fee to get started in the Academy. Simply choose which lessons you’d like to attend live, and pay for each one individually.
When you become a VIP member you get access to all of the lessons (join live as many times as you’d like), extended Q&A access, PDF downloads, cheatsheets and more!
Send Marcela an email at Marcela@GirlfriendsGuideToGolf.com or click here!
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is for golfers at every level—from beginners to experienced players.
While you can attend any module at any time, we recommend starting with Module 1 and moving through the series in order. Each live Zoom session includes plenty time to get your personal rules questions answered.
Marcela hosts LIVE one-hour lessons on Zoom. The presentations include on-course videos, slides, cheatsheets and quizzes. The lessons are designed to help you comprehend and retain the rules so you can immediately put your new knowledge and confidence to use during your rounds!
Each one-hour webinar is priced individually so you can register for as many as you’d like. Attending in order is ideal, but if you’re a more experienced competitor you may want to skip to some of the more advanced lessons. We offer a discount for purchasing a Power Pack of lessons.
There’s no fee to get started in the Academy. Simply choose which lessons you’d like to attend live, and pay for each one individually.
When you become a VIP member you get access to all of the lessons (join live as many times as you’d like), extended Q&A access, PDF downloads, cheatsheets and more!
Send Marcela an email at Marcela@GirlfriendsGuideToGolf.com or click here!
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Are you newer to the game and not quite ready to dive deep into the rules?
Then our beginner course is just the ticket!
Choose the No More Mulligans course if you:
- Are newer to the game
- Haven’t studied the rules yet
- Need the “decorder ring” on all the confusing golf terms!
- Want to learn course etiquette
- Want to meet more women to play with
- Want to feel more comfortable playing golf with anyone!
$147
© Girlfriends Guide to Golf 2026. All rights reserved