Membership
Through a Club
Select a golf club in your area that offers a USGA Handicap Index through the GHIN
service.
The USGA Handicap System requires
golfers to obtain a USGA Handicap Index through a licensed golf
club where they have a reasonable and regular opportunity to play
golf.
Here are 3 ways you can become a member of the
MGA and establish a USGA Handicap Index:
• Option 1:
Contact a Club
Search for and contact a club or league
•
Option 3:
Form a Club
Form your own club with 10 or more golfers
For Golfers
New Membership
Join the MGA through an MGA member club and receive the following MGA
Associate Membership benefits (including a USGA Handicap Index!)
MGA Associate Membership 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 Your MGA Membership
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.