As an SCGA member, you receive an annual membership card. Accompanying the membership card, SCGA members also receive a $15 Roger Dunn gift card, courtesy of the SCGA. The card is valid in-store or online at worldwidegolfshops.com/scga2010.
The SCGA Golf Course
The SCGA’s course in Murrieta offers a great day of golf for players of all abilities. SCGA members receive a significant discount on green fees and a 20 percent reduction on all non-sale priced golf shop merchandise. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., The SCGA Golf Course is home to the annual SCGA Team Play finals, the CIF-SCGA High School Championship and the California Community College Championship (on alternate years). SCGA members may make reservations 30 days in advance online or 10 days in advance of play by phone (versus seven days for non-SCGA members). Call (800) 752-9724 or visit scgagolfcourse.com.
Allied Golf Associations
SCGA members receive preferred rates at Northern California’s Poppy Hills Golf Course and Poppy Ridge Golf Course, as well as at Oregon Golf Association’s home course. SCGA members also receive preferred rates at The Home Course in Washington state. Simply show your SCGA membership card and a photo ID at these courses:
Poppy Hills GC: (831) 625-2035
Poppy Ridge GC: (925) 455-2035
Oregon Golf Association GC: (503) 981-6105
Washington State Golf Association's The Home Course: (866) 964-0520
Handicap Index
The SCGA provides each member with an SCGA/USGA Handicap Index. State and regional golf associations, such as the SCGA, are authorized by the USGA to issue a Handicap Index and monitor the USGA Handicap System.
SCGA Computerized Handicap System
As part of the GHIN handicap network, SCGA members will now have an opportunity to locally post scores at more than 10,000 courses across the country and have the scores routed to their home club. In addition, if a club allows it, SCGA members can post their scores online through scga.org.
Online Handicap Index Verification & eRevision
SCGA members can verify their Handicap Index through scga.org. Members see their revision file, the 20 most recent rounds posted, their current index for the past 14 revisions and can convert their current index to a Course Handicap with the push of a button. eRevision allows SCGA members to receive their Handicap Index via email on the 1st and the 15th revision dates.
SCGA Online
The recently upgraded SCGA Web site provides the Southland community with daily news and golf features, including up-to-the-minute SCGA tournament results, expanded FORE Magazine
content, Handicap Index verification and dozens of other exciting features. Players can register online for SCGA tournaments and member outings, post scores and watch videos of Rules tips.
FORE Magazine
SCGA members automatically receive a subscription to FORE Magazine, the bimonthly lifestyle publication dedicated to profiling standout golf course restaurants and bars and the latest apparel and accessories, and recognizing eco-friendly golf facilities.
Southern California Golf Association Directory of Golf
Produced with the support of the Southern California Section of the PGA, the SCGA’s Southern California Golf Association Directory of Golf is the most comprehensive and valuable golf directory in the Southland. Mailed in January to all SCGA members, the directory features detailed information on every golf course in Southern California along with a listing of practice centers, golf schools and major golf associations. Online, visit the SCGA's searchable directory to find courses and member clubs near you.
SCGA Member Outings
Member Outings are a fun way to enjoy a round of golf with your friends at premium public, resort and private courses. SCGA members of all skill levels participate in these SCGA-organized events, without the competitive tournament environment. Click here for a complete list of sites and dates.
Tournaments
No matter what your Handicap Index, the SCGA has a tournament for you. The association conducts more than 100 tournament days a year, including SCGA, California Golf Association events and qualifying events for USGA championships. SCGA members should click here for tournament information and to sign up for SCGA, CGA and USGA events.
Rules Education
Check out Rules of Golf videos at scga.org and the Know the Rules column in each issue of
FORE Magazine to expand your knowledge and understanding of The Rules of Golf. The SCGA is your resource for questions related to The Rules of Golf, tournament administration, tournament formats, course marking and local rules to adopt at your club. The SCGA staff also conducts Rules seminars at sites throughout the Southland, and is available to conduct personal seminars at member clubs.
Amateur Status
Serving as the local clearinghouse for amateur status, the SCGA handles questions and issues concerning the USGA Rules of Amateur Status and monitors reinstatement applications for Southern California. Learn more about the rules of amateur staus here.
Your SCGA Foundation sells tickets to a number of Southern California professional golf events, with proceeds benefitting the Foundation. In addition to receiving a discounted ticket price, SCGA members receive a $10 Roger Dunn gift card with each purchase to most Southland professional events. Click on the Foundation link for more information.