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Become a Member

Become a Member

Join South Carolina's Premier Women's Golf Community

You may already be a member! Any female South Carolina resident who maintains a GHIN Handicap at one of our Regular, Associate or e-Club Member Clubs is automatically a member of the WSCGA! Our Member Clubs represent every golf demographic including private, semi-private, public, municipal, military, resort, and e-clubs. Our goal is to have a State Representative at each Member Club to act as a liaison between her Club and its members and the WSCGA.

Click the button below to see if your Club is a Regular, Associate or e-Club Member of the WSCGA. If so, you are already a WSCGA member! If not, you can become a member by joining a Carolinas e-Club below.

Regular Member Clubs

Regular Member Clubs are golf clubs or country clubs in South Carolina composed of at least ten (10) individual dues-paying members. Such clubs shall operate regularly at one golf course of not less than nine (9) holes and utilize the computerized handicap service recognized by the Association. Regular Member Clubs are required to host an Association One Day or Championship once every 3 to 4 years.


Affiliate Member Clubs

An Affiliate Member Club is an organized golf club that otherwise meets the qualifications for regular membership, that does not operate regularly at any golf course. All Affiliate Memberships shall terminate automatically at the end of each calendar year and shall be subject to reinstatement annually by approval of GASC (Golf Association Services of Carolinas).
Affiliate Member Clubs have full rights and privileges in the Association.


Virtual Member Clubs

A Virtual Member Club shall be a club which is not affiliated with another Membership whose members are recruited and/or solicited through the media and/or the internet and use the Association's recognized handicap system (aka e-Club members). Virtual Club Members have full rights and privileges in the Association.


Associate Member Clubs

An Associate Member Club is a golf facility that does meet the general membership requirements, which does not have members, and does not provide or subscribe to any handicapping system. An Associate Member Club which establishes a membership program, permits "any organized golf club" to use its facility, or provides or subscribes to any handicapping system shall immediately terminate its Associate Member status. Associate Member Clubs do not have rights and privileges in the Association.


Individual Members

All women maintaining GHIN handicaps at a Regular, Affiliate or Virtual Member Club are automatically Individual Members of the Association and are eligible to participate in Association events.

It is our goal to have a State Representative at each Member Club to act as a liaison between her Club and its members and the WSCGA.



Faq’s

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the WSCGA and what is its purpose?

    The Women's South Carolina Golf Association (WSCGA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1949 to promote and serve the best interests of women's golf in South Carolina. Its mission is carried out by:

    • Hosting a full schedule of tournaments for all skill levels
    • Providing educational services on rules and etiquette
    • Offering GHIN handicap services and rating golf courses
    • Running the charitable Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation

  • Who can become a member and how do I join?

    You might already be a member! Any female South Carolina resident who maintains a GHIN handicap at a WSCGA member club is considered an individual member.

    If you don't belong to a traditional club, you can join a Carolinas eClub. The requirements are:

    • Residency: You must be a resident of or own property in North or South Carolina.
    • Cost: The annual fee is $45.
    • Application: The process is online and typically approved within minutes.
  • What kinds of tournaments and events does the WSCGA offer?

    The WSCGA offers a diverse and full schedule of events throughout the year. They cater to different skill levels and preferences with various formats, including individual stroke play, match play, and team events like scrambles and best ball.

    • "One-Day" Tournaments: These are frequent, single-day events often featuring multiple game formats.
    • Major Championships: Multi-day events such as the WSCGA Amateur Championship, Senior Championship, and Team Championship.
    • Special Events: These include mixed-team championships with the SCGA, winter trips, fundraising events, and qualifiers for national USGA tournaments.
  • What are the main benefits of WSCGA membership?

    Beyond tournament access, members receive several key benefits:

    • GHIN Handicap Service: A USGA-certified handicap index through the Golf Handicap and Information Network.
    • Education: Free seminars at member clubs covering the Rules of Golf, pace of play, and etiquette.
    • Partner Discounts: Access to special offers and discounts from WSCGA partners.
    • Support for Junior Golf: Your involvement supports the WSCGA Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation, which runs clinics, development programs, and scholarships for young golfers.
  • How does the WSCGA support junior girl golfers?

    The WSCGA Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation is the organization's charitable arm focused on junior girls' golf. Key programs include:

    • Junior Girls Championships: A multi-day statewide championship.
    • Free Clinics & Events: LPGA-led clinics and free 9-hole playing opportunities with mentoring.
    • High School Invitational: A special event hosted by professional golfer Rosie Jones.
    • Scholarships: The Bob Handler Scholarship is awarded to female golfers pursuing higher education.
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