The Easiest Way to Join the NCGA
The NCGA is excited to help you enjoy golf more! The easiest and quickest way to join the NCGA is directly via online eClubs, which are virtual clubs linked to 8 NorCal regions. Simply indicate your region to join the NCGA eClub that is right for you. A 12-month membership is just $85 and includes all NCGA Member Benefits.
How to Join NCGA via a Club
The way to join a club in-person depends on the club. If you plan to join a regular or associate club, you will work directly with that club. Here is a little more information about both of those options.
Join a Regular Club
Join a Regular Club
Join an Associate Club
Join Poppy Loyalty Clubs
Poppy Hills & Poppy Ridge
Regular Clubs
Regular Clubs
Is there a golf course you like to play or would like to play more? Chances are, they have a club that’s welcoming new members. You can ask for a Regular Club membership contact at the pro shop or browse our directory.
Associate Clubs
Associate Clubs
There are also Associate Clubs, which are not linked to a single golf course, but rather formed by golfers with a common interest or affiliation. Browse our growing list of Associate Clubs and check their member outreach programs.
The Poppy Hills Club
The Poppy Ridge Club
What is the NCGA?
The Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) supports, promotes, and governs golf in our region. We represent a diverse community of over 185,000 golfers belonging to 1,400 clubs. All our members like to golf, whether it’s every day, once a week, or even once a year.
Ready to get involved and access great benefits that support your game? To become a member, you must join a club — either public, private, semi-private, associate, or online eClub. Choose one you like or start your own!
Benefits that add up
Just moved?
If you are or were a member of another state’s golf association and have a USGA GHIN number, you can join us and retain your score history.
When joining a Regular or Associate Club, simply provide your GHIN when you sign up. For eClubs, just enter your GHIN when signing up online.
If you just moved and do not have a GHIN number, check out the ‘How to Join’ information above.
Start your own club
Many of our Associate Clubs started with a group of friends, colleagues, neighbors, or other organization members who wanted to golf together. However, NCGA clubs are more than casual golf groups. To be an official club, you will need more than 10 members and assign designated ‘club officers.’
Golf resources for veterans
Golf resources for junior golfers
Want to renew or rejoin?
For all membership renewals and reactivations, be sure to provide your GHIN number to keep all scoring records and Handicap Index information intact.
Not ready to Join?
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