The South Carolina Golf Association is an association of member clubs. Individual membership to the SCGA can be obtained only through the participation of the handicap system at an SCGA member club. The South Carolina Golf Association offers three types of club membership: Regular, Affiliate, and Associate.
How do I join a USGA E-club?
Per the USGA’s handicapping rules and policies, our e-Clubs are set up by geographic region. You will join the e-Club associated with the zip code of where you live or own property. Entering you zip code is the first step in the application process. You will be directed to the appropriate e-Club for you.
Do I need an EClub to join the Association?
If you are a member of the GHIN™ handicap roster at your own Carolinas club, golf course, or social/golf organization, then you are automatically a member of the association. So, you would not need to also join an eClub. Your association membership through your club makes you eligible for all association benefits.
What are the benefits of being a CGA member?
If you are a member of a CGA member club, then you can enjoy the benefits and services of our great association. Whether competing in a CGA championship, a CGA One-Day tournament, or an event at your club, participants must have an active Handicap Index.
What are the benefits of joining the Carolinas eClub?
Members who join a Carolinas eClub receive all of the same association benefits as other membership options. These include: 1 A certified USGA GHIN™ Handicap Index™ 2 Entry into any association tournament or championship event for which the member is eligible 3 Member Advantage program discounts 4 One-Day tournaments (both gross and net divisions) 5 Educational seminars and events 6 Use of a smartphone app for posting and monitoring your scores and scoring history 7 And many#N#more#N#…
Is North Carolina a CGA state?
If you are a resident of North Carolina you will be a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA). If you are a resident of South Carolina, then in addition to the CGA membership, you also become a member of the South Carolina Golf Association (men & women) and the Women’s South Carolina Golf Association (women).
What is the Carolinas Golf Association?
The Carolinas Golf Association provides many benefits to its members, at both the club and individual level. If you are a member of a CGA member club, then you can enjoy the benefits and services of our great association. Whether competing in a CGA championship, a CGA One-Day tournament, or an event at your club, ...
How much has the CGF distributed?
The CGF has distributed more than $1,500,000 for these and many other worthwhile causes. Rules of Golf and handicap seminar presentations for member clubs and individual CGA members. " CGAcer " hole-in-one program for recognizing aces made by CGA members.
What is SCGA membership?
The South Carolina Golf Association is an association of member clubs. Individual membership to the SCGA can be obtained only through the participation of the handicap system at an SCGA member club. The South Carolina Golf Association offers three types of club membership: Regular, Affiliate, and Associate.
How do affiliate clubs work?
Affiliate clubs can be formed through other organizations such as businesses, fraternal groups, clubs, etc. Affiliate clubs can also be formed as new organizations, via solicitation of members through advertising, recruitment, etc. A current list of SCGA Affiliate Member Clubs can be viewed here. An individual can start his / her own club ...
What is a Ghin club?
Consists of clubs with real estate who desire course rating services and who do not utilize the Association's GHIN computerized handicap service. These members do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to participate in Association events.
What is a WSCGA?
BECOMING A MEMBER ASSOCIATION OF WSCGA. The Women's South Carolina Golf Association is a group of member clubs and e-clubs from a South Carolina club that utilized the GHIN handicap system.
How often do you have to host a Ghin handicap?
All Regular Members must utilize the Club's computerized GHIN handicap service and are required to host a One Day or Major Champion ship once every 3 or 4 years.
Can a female golfer be a member of a WSCGA?
Individual female golfers not associated with a member club are eligible for Individual membership in the Association through a WSCGA E-Club. E-Club members shall have full rights and privileges in the Association in all aspects regarding handicaps and the Annual Major Championship, however they are not eligible for One Days held at the top 20 clubs in the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel All E-Club members must utilize the Association's GHIN computerized handicap service.
