Inside, we honor the legacy of trailblazer Connie Shaw Ballard-a champion and former president whose impact shaped the WSCGA.
We have a spectacular schedule this year. We also have some new updates to the WSCGA website and to tournament registration.
Stay updated on upcoming tournaments, key rules, and grant opportunities in women's golf.
Meet the 2026 WSCGA Vicki Hillen JGF Bob Handler Scholarship Recipients!
Ready to tee off an amazing year with the WSGCA? Your January 2026 newsletter is packed with everything you need to get started!
The Women's South Carolina Golf Association is one of the premier women's golf associations in the United States, dedicated to promoting and serving the best interests of women's golf throughout South Carolina. With over 17,000 members and 300+ clubs, we've been fostering community, competition, and lifelong participation in golf for over 75 years.
The Women's South Carolina Golf Association (WSCGA), founded in 1949, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women's golf in South Carolina through statewide tournaments for all skill levels, free educational seminars on rules and etiquette (with the Carolinas Golf Association), golf course ratings for women players, and handicap services for member clubs and individuals. The WSCGA also oversees the Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that enhances young people's lives by introducing them to golf and fostering competition, sportsmanship, and integrity in the game.
WSCGA membership provides women golfers with extensive benefits, including access to a diverse tournament schedule, official handicap services, and free educational seminars on golf rules and etiquette. Members enjoy perks like professional course rating services, partner discounts, monthly newsletters, and opportunities for recognition. The community comprises over 17,000 women golfers, encouraging networking and friendships. Additionally, the Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation supports young female golfers with tournament fee reimbursements, scholarships, free clinics, and high school support, enhancing accessibility to competitive golf in South Carolina.
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:
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:
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.
Beyond tournament access, members receive several key benefits:
The WSCGA Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation is the organization's charitable arm focused on junior girls' golf. Key programs include:
