Membership

For Golfers

Three Ways to Join the MGA and establish a USGA Handicap index

1. Join or Renew Online - Join one of the clubs that are part of MGA's Join Online program.
2. Search our list of member clubs, contact the clubhouse, and ask them how to become a member.
3. Form your own club with 10 or more golfers.

Member Benefits

• USGA Handicap Index through the GHIN service at a MN club
• Subscription to the Minnesota Golfer magazine
• Handicap revision updates emailed straight to the golfer
• Online Posting for golfers to track their Handicap and Stats
• Up-to-date course rating information in national database ensures handicap accuracy
• Eligibility to play in MGA tournaments, championships, tours, and events

Renew
To renew your MGA Membership, obtain your past GHIN # by contacting your former golf club or by contacting the MGA Handicap Department. Activate your GHIN # through your current golf club. To find a new golf club, refer to the Option 1 or Option 2 above.

 

For Clubs

Member Benefits

• Course listing on the www.mngolf.org web site
• Course listing in the Minnesota Golfer Golf Course Directory, Media Guide and MGA Golf Calendar
• USGA Course Rating service at no charge
• Opportunity to host MGA events, including MGA Championships, Senior Tour events & Associate Members Days
• Receipt of relevant golf information through MGA mailings
• Participation in educational seminars, including rules, handicaps and turfgrass forums at member rates
• Participation in the MGA Junior golf program
• An opportunity to receive a complimentary USGA Agronomist site visit
• An opportunity to support the game of golf in Minnesota
• Eligibility to play in MGA tournaments, championships, tours, and events

Get Started

• Courses - to start an Associate Membership Program at your course, download the membership packet, fill out the application, and send it in to us.
• 10 or more golfers - find out how to form your own club with 10 or more golfers.