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We encourage every golfer to establish an official handicap whether you are a beginner or have been playing most of your life. Having an established handicap will give everyone a fair level playing field whether playing with your friends, in a club tournament, or even in a Net SCGA Tournament.
For $65/year, you will have 12 months of membership privileges along with the following benefits:
- USGA Handicap Index
- Exclusive Deals and Discounts
- Private Club Access
- SCGA Tournament Eligibility
- SCGA and OCLA League Play
- SCGA and OCLA Social Events
- Rules Education
- FORE Magazine Subscription
FAQ
Do I have to join a golf club to join to get my Handicap?
Yes, to maintain a valid USGA Handicap Index, you must be a member of a certified USGA “golf club”. Don’t worry! We make the process easy by automating the process.
How long is my membership good for?
Your membership is good for 12 months from the date you join.
What else does my membership include?
Aside from a Handicap Index, all SCGA members receive: • Access to 100+ competitive tournaments for golfers of all skill levels • 60+ non-competitive, member-only group golf outings at private and premier SoCal courses at discounted rates • Monthly member-only discounts • $150+ in rewards at golf retailers • Subscription to the SCGA’s FORE Magazine
How does someone change clubs and/or join multiple clubs?
Joining a different club just before your existing club membership expires (SCGA notifies you in advance via email regarding each club membership) ensures continuous service and benefits – You can join any club of your choice. In all cases, you will be able to use the same GHIN number to reactivate your membership at your new club. Joining an additional club while in the middle of membership with another club – This results in paying each club for its membership fees. In this scenario you are considered a multi-club member from an SCGA perspective, which would make you eligible to apply for the SCGA multi-member rebate at scga.org/rebate . In all cases, when desiring to be listed on a club’s SCGA roster, there are potentially two ways to do so. IF the club participates in the SCGA’s online membership payment program, you can accomplish this at www.scga.org/2join. If the club is not listed this means it is not participating in the program and a club official from that club will need to add you onto the club’s SCGA roster. Please contact the club for further assistance.
Do I have to play with my golf club?
Your level of participation with your club is entirely up to you. The SCGA encourages golfers to engage with their club, as these local groups are fun, social and an essential part of the golf community. However, while your club will likely offer regular tournaments and/or events, you can play and post a score at any golf course with any group of people your choose.
How do I change my home club designation for handicap purposes if I am a member of more than one club?
In general, this is not important, as it is only meaningful if there is a handicap dispute and the clubs in which you are a member don’t agree on a handicap action. If you are a member of more than one club and you want to change your home club designation please contact your club official or the SCGA. Home club designation is to ensure your Handicap Index is managed in accordance with the Rules of Handicapping and does not change your membership status in any club.
Am I a USGA member when I join the SCGA?
No. While your SCGA membership includes a Handicap Index, it is not a membership to the USGA. Also, if you join the USGA Members Program, this does not result in receiving a Handicap Index. USGA Membership is a philanthropic donation to the USGA. To establish a Handicap Index, you must become affiliated with a golf club (see Establishing a Handicap Index section).
I have more questions - can I talk to somebody on the phone?
Of course! If you have any questions about your membership or need help renewing, give us a call at 818-980-3630. Our business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT, Mon-Fri.