There’s Never Been a Better Time to be a Member of the NCGA!

When you join, you become part of a community of over 150,000 golfers in Northern California. In addition to our USGA Handicap service, you also get exclusive golf and travel discounts and access to a variety of golf events. Join Golden Gayt Golf club today to receive all of these member benefits.

USGA Handicap Index

Track your game and be eligible to play in tournaments with an Official USGA Handicap Index. Level the playing field for enjoyable competition among golfers of all abilities.

Member Privileges at Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge

NCGA members get special savings and access to the NCGA’s home courses – two of the finest tracks in Northern California. Save as much as $150 on green fees at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach – a PGA Tour and USGA Championship venue, #62 in Golf Digest’s Greatest Public Courses.

Or enjoy the beauty of Poppy Ridge in scenic Livermore wine country, a unique 27-hole design with 3 nines: Chardonnay, Merlot and Zinfandel. At both courses, you also get 20% off all pro shop purchases and a free club fitting.

Tournaments and Events for Everyone

Competition eligibility for NCGA events, including NCGA PLAY! , Weekend Net Tour and 50+ NCGA Championships . Net, scratch, match play, scramble and more – we’re sure there’s an event for you!

Member Outings & Trips

Play private clubs, 5-star resorts and renowned golf courses throughout the U.S. & Europe. The 2018 schedule includes outings to The Preserve, CordeValle, Montreux, Lake Merced and NCGA-hosted group trips to Bandon Dunes, Ireland, Spain and Hawaii.

We also host VIP Access to special sports events, including the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, Sacramento Kings, and San Jose Sharks.

Exclusive Discounts on Golf & More

Our partners provide limited-time member exclusive offers to great resorts, including stay-and-play opportunities. Examples include Pebble Beach and Spyglass as well as destinations in Lake Tahoe, Oregon, Hawaii and Mexico. We also have ‘everyday discounts’ for golf apparel, equipment, travel and more.

Travel and Entertainment Discounts

The NCGA’s newest member benefit is your ticket to great fun at great prices. NCGA GO provides exclusive access to savings of 15%-70% on hotel stays worldwide, flights, rental cars, and tickets to concerts, movies and theme parks. These are rates unavailable to the public.

Support the Future of Golf

The NCGA’s Youth on Course program subsidizes and increases access to affordable golf ($5 or less green fees), and offers paid high school internships, caddie programs and college scholarships to young golfers throughout the region.

Free NCGA Golf Magazine Subscription

NCGA Golf captures the lifestyle inherent to living and playing golf in Northern California and reaches more golfers in the area than any other competitive publication. Published four times each year and written specifically for the Northern California golfer, the award-winning publication concentrates on local events, clubs, news, member exclusives and people in the local golf community.

The NCGA.ORG Website

Our website has a variety of great resources. You can learn about rules & handicapping, post scores, register for events, research golf courses, find out how to utilize your member benefits and sign up to be an NCGA volunteer.