Golf’s new World Handicap System, which is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of Rules for handicapping
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National Golf Foundation Releases 2019 Golf Industry Report
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the only trade organization that works with every sector within the golf industry
...Read MoreUSGA and R&A to adopt new protocol for video review; will eliminate scorecard penalty
Monday, December 11th, 2017
A working group led by the USGA and R&A has unanimously agreed to adopt a new set of protocols for video review when applying the Rules of Golf.
...Read MoreGovernor Inslee Proclaims May as Washington Golf Month; Golf Alliance of Washington releases Economic Impact Study
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
Handicap Chair Occupies Important Seat at the Table
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
By Joey Flyntz, USGA
Whether you belong to a small online golf club or are a member of a large green-grass facility, one of your peers is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of everyone’s scoring record and Handicap Index®: the handicap chair.
...Read MoreUSGA deepens commitment to growing golf through 2017 PLAY9 program
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
With a broader focus on golf at the local level, the USGA has rolled out plans in support of the PLAY9 program, with several courses in the WSGA territory holding a series of events on the ninth day of each month
...Read MoreNew Rules of Golf Decision Limits Use of Video Review, Effective Immediately
Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
The USGA and R&A have issued a new Decision on the Rules of Golf to limit the use of video evidence in the game, effective immediately.
...Read MoreNational Survey Finds That Most Private Clubs Promote Sustainability
Friday, April 21st, 2017
Three out of every four private clubs pursue sustainability, and the majority of clubs that don’t have sustainable practices plan to implement them in the future. This is just one of the key findings of the Environmental Behaviors & Practices survey, the first study of its kind to evaluate the environmental practices of private clubs across the United States.
...Read MoreUSGA and R&A Work with Handicap Authorities to Develop a Single World Handicap System
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
The USGA and R&A are working with golf’s handicapping authorities to develop a single World Handicap System for the game.
...Read MoreWSGA Pre-Screening of ‘Tommy’s Honour’ a Success
Friday, April 14th, 2017
Thanks to everyone who came to the exclusive pre-screening of the film Tommy's Honour, held Thursday, April 13 at the Grand Cinema in downtown Tacoma.
...Read More12th Annual PNGA Cup to be held at TimberStone Golf Course
Friday, April 7th, 2017
The 2017 Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s (PNGA) championship season will kick off in early May as 48 of the top amateur golfers in the region prepare to square off in the 12th PNGA Cup, to be held May 3-5 at TimberStone Golf Course in Caldwell, Idaho.
...Read MoreFour Washington Players to Compete in Drive, Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta National
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
Eighty junior golfers representing 30 U.S. states and one Canadian province have earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club
...Read MoreAdam Hagen hired as new Manager of Rules and Competition
Friday, March 24th, 2017
After a brief period of being away from the game, Adam Hagen has returned to the world he loves by being hired as the new Manager of Rules and Competition for the PNGA and WSGA.
...Read MoreWE ARE GOLF to Host Community Service Project in D.C. with Industry Leaders
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
We Are Golf – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – will host a community service project in celebration of National Golf Day's 10th anniversary.
...Read MoreUSGA Conducts 2017 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
The 2017 USGA Annual Meeting & Service Awards Dinner was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, February 4. It was a day highlighted by
...Read MoreIAGA holds regional meeting at Pumpkin Ridge
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
The Western Regional Meeting of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) was held Jan. 29-31 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club outside of Portland, Ore.
...Read MoreWelcome to the New Year!
Thursday, December 22nd, 2016
With 2017 now upon us, we thought we would try to talk a little about WSGA Memberships.
WSGA Memberships run from January 1 to December 31 each year.
...Read MoreNew Local Rule Eliminates Penalty for a Player Who Accidentally Causes a Ball to Move on the Putting Green
Thursday, December 8th, 2016
The USGA and The R&A have announced the introduction of a new Local Rule that eliminates the penalty when a ball is accidentally moved
...Read MoreInactive Score Posting Period Starts Now
Monday, November 14th, 2016
Just a quick reminder that the WSGA observes an Inactive Score Posting Period which runs from November 15 to the last day of February. During that period, scores from rounds played within the boundaries of the WSGA are not acceptable for handicap purposes.
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WSGA Club Relations Visit: RMG at The Classic
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015Thank you Jack Michael (Club Representative for the RMG at The Classic) for inviting me to your Men's Club meeting. It was a great evening talking about WSGA benefits available to our members. Thank you!!
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WSGA Club Relations Visit: White Horse GC
Monday, August 3rd, 2015Wow, what a fabulous facility!
I had a Club Visit with Club Representative Cherie Calahan and I had an amazing time. Great breakfast, and an opportunity to visit with both the General Manager and the staff. It was a perfect day!
...Read MoreKitsap Sun: Volunteer Veteran
Monday, June 29th, 2015
[WSGA Director of Membership and Club Relations Shari] Jacobson filling a coveted position at U.S. Open
By Josh Horton
...Read MoreFast Approaching: Casual Golf Day at Glendale CC
Tuesday, May 26th, 2015Our TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge Casual Golf Day has officially sold out, so you won’t want to miss out on our day at Glendale Country Club! Located in Bellevue, Glendale Country Club is only 10 miles from I-5. Get your friends together and click here to play!
...Read MoreFirst Green Newsletter
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015First Green is making great strides to educate students on various ecological topics by connecting them with environmental learning labs on golf courses. These students get to conduct fun, educational activities like test water quality, collect soil samples, and design plantings.
...Read MoreYakima Country Club- Casual Golf Day
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015Time is quickly running out to sign up for the next Casual Golf Day. If this Casual Golf Day is anything like last week's, it is going to be a great one! Yakima Country Club is a great venue and the weather has been fabulous over there!
...Read MoreThank your golf course superintendent
Thursday, April 16th, 2015If you missed it, there was a great commercial during the Masters Tournament suggesting that we should all thank our Golf Course Superintendent! The PSA is also part of a contest that gives the golfer a chance to win a trip to the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straights.
...Read MoreWSGA Casual Golf Days
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015Register now for 2015 WSGA Casual Golf Days! Casual Golf Days are fun, non-competitive golf outings held at premium courses. WSGA members of all skill levels participate in these events, so bring your members together for a fun day!
For more details to register Click Here.
...Read MoreWSGA Club Relations Visit
Monday, March 23rd, 2015Thank you to Ed Weedman, from Mint Valley Golf Course, for coordinating a wonderful meet and greet. It was so great to meet folks from Longview Country Club, Mint Valley Golf Club, and Three Rivers Golf Course!
...Read MoreLongview courses come together for a WSGA Club Relations visit
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015Thank you to Jim Enyeart and Jay Davies for inviting me to Longview for a Club Relations visit. It was so great to meet folks from Mint Valley Golf Club, Three Rivers Golf Course, and Longview Country Club. I had such a wonderful time!
...Read MoreWSGA Hole-In-One
Monday, March 9th, 2015Have you or a member of your club recently made a hole-in-one? Let the WSGA join in on the celebration! Let us know the details of your hole-in-one and we will recognize you on our website and social media, as well as, provide a frameable certificate.
...Read MoreSeattle Golf & Travel Show
Wednesday, February 25th, 2015Check out all of the best things that golf has to offer at the Seattle Golf & Travel Show this weekend! And be sure to stop by the WSGA and PNGA booths to say hello and see what's in store for the 2015 season!
...Read More2015 Posting Season has almost arrived!
Thursday, February 19th, 2015Just a reminder that the first day of GHIN score posting is coming up on March 1st! It is recommended that you post immediately after playing a round if practical instead of the internet or having the club post for you.
...Read MoreEvans Scholars Selection Meeting
Monday, January 26th, 2015The upcoming Washington Evans Scholars Selection Meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at the Seattle Golf Club at 210 NW 145th Street Seattle, WA 98177.
The Selection Meeting is a highlight and tradition of the Evans Scholars Program. Finalists interview for the full tuition and housing college scholarship in front of select WGA Directors, Evans Scholars Alumni and generous supporters.
...Read MoreSee what’s new with First Green!
Tuesday, January 13th, 2015
First Green Newsletter
Happy New Year!
We wish you a Happy New Year, and thank you for your interest in and support of First Green. 2014 was a wonderful year of reaching more students, teachers and parents in more locations with interactive, hands-on science on the golf course.
**Winter Series**
Monday, December 8th, 2014The 2015 Winter Series Schedule has been posted! Please click on the link below to view the tournament information. I strongly encourage you to pass this on to your club.
**Registration begins on Monday, December 8th**
https://archive.thewsga.org/championships-home/winter-series/
...Read MoreWSGA Multi-Member Rebate
Friday, November 21st, 2014Hello! Just a reminder that if you are a member of two or more WSGA clubs, then you are eligible for a rebate. Simply click on the link below and complete the form. **Deadline to submit the rebate form is December 1, 2014**
Please in turn, pass the word on to fellow club members who may also belong to multiple WSGA clubs.
...Read MorePost Your Scores!
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014Where did this year go to? The last day of score posting with the Washington State Golf Association is November 14th. Quick, get out there and play one more round, but be sure to bundle up, it's chilly out there!
...Read More93rd WSGA Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014Hello All!
The WSGA Annual Meeting is scheduled for this weekend. I am happy to see that so many Club Representatives have RSVP’d to attend! Following the Annual Meeting, we will post the handouts in the library within the Club Representative section of the WSGA website.
...Read MoreThe 2014 WSGA Annual Meeting and Appreciation Dinner
Wednesday, October 8th, 2014Hello, and thank you for RSVP' g to the 93rd WSGA Annual Meeting and Appreciation Dinner!
If you haven't already, please make sure to RSVP prior to October 16th:
For directions to Fairwood Golf and Country Club:
CLICK HERE
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WSGA Online Merchandise
Wednesday, September 24th, 2014I have been receiving a lot of positive feedback about The WSGA online Planet Pro Shop. The clothing is very good quality and a custom logo can be added to anything. The orders are processed relatively quickly and the merchandise comes within a few days.
...Read More“Save the Date” WSGA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014The 2014 WSGA Annual Meeting will be held at the Fairwood Golf & Country Club located in Renton, Washington on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The WSGA "Annual Meeting" is held each fall, and Club Representatives are encouraged to attend. The meeting is a great opportunity for Club Representatives to network with other Club Representatives, as well as to hear firsthand the WSGA's plans and focus for 2014 and beyond.
...Read MoreFun Annual Meeting Weekend!
Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
We had such a fun WSGA Annual Meeting Weekend, great people and information. Kacie took some great pictures, take a look!
...Read MoreWSGA Annual Meeting at Tacoma Country and Golf Club
Thursday, November 7th, 2013It was so great to see so many WSGA Club Representatives at the 92nd WSGA Annual Meeting!
I hope you participate in the "2013 Annual Meeting Contest", find the smiling golf balls throughout the WSGA website and enter to win!
...Read More2013 Annual Meeting Contest for Club Reps!
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
Do you know how many hidden smiling golf balls are on the website? Find the smiling golf balls throughout the WSGA website, then login to the secure Club Representative page and enter to win golf for four and two power carts to play (Monday-Friday) at a RMG club course: The Classic, McCormick Woods, or Oakbrook.
...Read MoreThe WSGA Annual Meeting is just around the corner!!!
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013I am pretty excited about the WSGA Annual Meeting on November 2 at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. Danny Sink from the USGA is going to join us to talk about the 2015 U.S. Open. If you have never met Danny, he is a fun and interesting guy and this will be a great opportunity to hear firsthand about the Open.
...Read MoreI had fun at the WSGA Annual Meeting, how about you?
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012I had such a fun time at the WSGA Annual Meeting! The weather was horrible for traveling so I was so impressed with how many folks attended. I really enjoyed finally put faces with names. I am very hopeful that Club Representatives will utilize the website.
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