Renew to Win
The NCGA Annual Fall Renewal Period for 2009 membership has begun. Avoid a $10 reinstatement fee by renewing now and become eligible for some great rewards.
Newer benefits include:
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- Member rates at Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge that are nearly 75% less than the public rate
- Free 17-Mile Drive gate access when playing at Poppy Hills
- Access to member specials at Pebble Beach Resort Golf Courses (when applicable)
- Free lessons and clinics at nearly 20 courses throughout the region
- Access to private clubs and resort courses through members-only outings
- Hotel discounts and much more
The fee structure for 2009 remains the same as 2008:
- Regular new member and reinstatement fees: $40.00 ($30 + $10 initiation/reinstatement fee)
- Regular renewal and multi member fees: $30.00
- Junior fees: $6.00 for Juniors; $2.00 for Youth on Course Juniors. (A junior is a member under the age of 18).
Please note – Individual clubs charge different rates depending on their offerings.
As an added benefit, all renewing and new members enrolled prior to the end of the year will be eligible for great rewards. All eligible members in good standing as of January 1 will be included in a random drawing for the following:
Four Fourth-Place winners – AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am package for two people. Includes two tournament tickets, access to the private hospitality deck at Poppy Hills, tournament parking, and two rounds of “Inside the Ropes” golf Sunday at Poppy Hills. (approx. $1000 value/each).- Three Third-Place winners – Golf club package including club fitting, irons, woods and bag (approx. $2000 value/each).
- Two Second-Place winners – Golf getaway for two people. Includes accommodations, golf, cart, dinner, plus more. (approx. $2500 value/each).
- One Grand Prize winner – One two-person team entry into the NCGA Pebble Beach Invitational – golf at Pebble Beach, Spyglass, and Poppy Hills, three nights at Spanish Bay, three hosted receptions, participant gift and daily prizes (approx. $4000 value).
Individuals must be listed as active NCGA members January 1 to be eligible. Winners will be notified prior to January 31.
Hi ,
October 1st, 2008 at 5:45 amI am currently an NCGA member, at the eclub south bay. How do I renew my membership to NCGA, through which form on line ?
Nicolussi, The eClub South Bay will send you a renewal notice via e-mail on Oct. 12th. If you have selected the auto-renew function your credit card will automatically be charged on November 1st. The e-mail on Oct. 12th will give you complete details and directions about your renewal process.
October 1st, 2008 at 6:00 amGood morning,
Great organization for me, and fantastic for the game of golf. Love what the NCGA offers !
Thanks a lot !
October 1st, 2008 at 6:59 amFrank, Thank you for the support. It is much appreciated.
October 1st, 2008 at 7:00 amHow do I renew my membership?
October 1st, 2008 at 7:03 amMy NCGA membership has gone inactive and I’d like to re-activate it. Can you give me information on how to do that on line?
October 1st, 2008 at 7:04 amThanks,
g
How can I renew online to qualify for the prizes?
October 1st, 2008 at 7:36 amDoug, Greg and CJ: You can join/renew through 3 different options. First, you may join a Regular club which is a club at a physical golf course. The course may be public, private or resort. For more details on joining a Regular club you will have to contact your local course. The second option is to join through an Associate club which is club that is typically based at a person’s place of business, in their community or some other social place/group. Again, you would have to contact one of these groups directly to join. Finally, the third way to joing the NCGA is through one of our eClubs. These are electronic clubs that are operated by a NCGA staff member and you may join directly through http://www.ncga.org. All of these options are available if you go back to the NCGA homepage and click the orange “Join Now” button. If you would like to join an Associate or Regular club, but are not sure where to go please check the links on the Join Now page that are set up for “members seeking clubs”. The members seeking clubs link will give you some insight into the club you are joining.
If there are further questions please feel free to contact member@ncga.org.
Tom Bowden
October 1st, 2008 at 8:21 amDirector of Member Relations & Development
My wife and I have our renewal done automatically through our club (RMCC). How do we get the $10 discount and also be put in for the prize drawings?
October 1st, 2008 at 8:54 amCan I assume that a multi-member invoice (club renewal), paid by the end of the year will make the entire club eligible for the $10 discount? How would that work? Also, your security code letters are REALLY hard to read!!!
October 1st, 2008 at 9:08 amLarry and Marty, If your dues are paid through your club prior to December 31st the club will be charged $30 for your membership. If you pay after Jan. 1st the club will be billed $40 for your membership due to your membership going lapsed. As for the renewal drawing, you will be entered in the drawing as long as you are active on your club’s roster on December 31st.
Thanks,
October 1st, 2008 at 9:50 amTom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
Just a clarification, the renewal rate for returning members is $30. You’ve indicated that payment either individually or through a multi-member club payment before the end of the year is $30. ??? What does the statement at the beginning of this page mean when it says, “Save $10 by renewing before the end of the year “?
October 1st, 2008 at 10:02 amMarty, You will be saving yourself from the $10 penalty if you renew by Dec. 31st.
October 1st, 2008 at 10:15 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
You will receive a lot of acloades. But to sum it all up.
WOW !! Benefits of membership just keep getting better!
But even without the gifts just the record keeping makes it worth the value price of membership
October 1st, 2008 at 6:02 pmThank you, Chuck. We are very excited about the growing list of member benefits and hope that many of you are taking advantage of what is available. In the last two years we have added a number of new benefits with two of the most popular being Free Clinics, which allow NCGA members to improve their game through free instruction at participating facilities, and the Member Outing program, which allows NCGA members access to private and resort facilities at a discounted rate. In 2009, we look forward to expanding our benefits with two notable additions: 1) we are developing an Affiliate Program that will allow NCGA members discounts and benefits at a number of participating facilities throughout Northern California; 2) we will be distributing member cards in early-February that will reward you for spending at Affiliate facilities. Look for further details about the new benefits in the Bluebook Edition of NCGA Golf magazine (released January 2009). Thank you for the continued support. If there are any questions, comments or suggestions please send them to member@ncga.org.
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 amTom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
Tom I have been a NCGA member for a number of years. Although the club I was with disbanded this year. If I join useing your E-club on line will I still keep my same GHIN # from my old club?
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:02 pmJHarris, Yes, you can join eClub and keep your same GHIN number. That GHIN number is yours regardless of what club you join. Also, you will retain your score file; however, please remember the NCGA only updates handicap index on the 1st of every month so if you join mid-month your index and score file will not appear until the 1st of the next month.
October 3rd, 2008 at 8:48 amThank you,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I assume the Mail box above is really an EMAIL box…
I went to register with eClub Sacramento and renew my membership and they wanted $60.00 for this…. What happened to the $30.00 rate for renewing early???
Thanks,
October 8th, 2008 at 9:07 pmJim
Jim, The NCGA charges the club $30 for each individual; however, clubs charge an amount that is more than the NCGA fee because the club puts on their own events, tournaments, etc. The additional funds go towards the administration of your club throughout the year.
October 9th, 2008 at 8:21 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I am a member of Ridge Runners @ Poppy Ridge, but due to distance
October 9th, 2008 at 2:11 pmrarely get to play there. From my viewpoint, it makes more sense to
renew my membership with E-Club (north bay)online. Is this permissible?
Thanks,
Bob
Thank You Tom!
Jim
October 9th, 2008 at 4:54 pmBob, You are absolutely welcome to switch clubs. Regardless of NCGA club your GHIN number belongs to you so that number and score file will follow you to the next club. If you would like to join eClub please go to http://www.ncga.org and click “Join Now”. From there you can select the appropriate eClub for you. Please contact member@ncga.org if you have any further questions. Thank you for your support!
October 9th, 2008 at 8:16 pmBest,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I would like to renew my NCGA membership.
October 18th, 2008 at 3:39 ammy e-club has asked for 70.00 for renewal can i go to a local course and get my membership for 30.00? thanks for your time
October 19th, 2008 at 9:09 amJohn, Nearly all clubs charge a fee in addition to the NCGA membership fees to cover the cost of administering the golf club. You certainly may go to your local golf course to find out what the amount of their club dues, but as I mentioned above it will likely be more than $30.
October 19th, 2008 at 9:51 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I want to renew, but when I click on ‘renew to win’ nothing comes up that allows me to proceed. Can you help?
October 19th, 2008 at 11:19 amJeffrey & Kristian, To renew your NCGA membership you will need to contact the officials at your current club or go to the “Join Now” section of http://www.ncga.org to find another club you may be interested in joining.
October 19th, 2008 at 11:50 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
is there a native american club?
October 19th, 2008 at 7:47 pmGail, The NCGA is comprised of more than 1,200 clubs that cover all types of affiliations and interests. If you would like to find a Native American club close to you please call the NCGA at (831) 625-4653 and one of our membership staff would be happy to work with you.
October 20th, 2008 at 9:51 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I would like to drop my membership at the club I currently belong to which handles my NCGA dues et al, is it possible to renew and belong to NCGA without belonging to a club?
October 20th, 2008 at 10:32 amBob, The NCGA is an association made up of clubs. Individuals must join through one of our 1,200+ clubs. If you go to the “Join Now” section on http://www.ncga.org you will find your available options. Based on your message, it sounds to me that eClub may be your best alternative. The eClubs are electronic clubs operated by the NCGA staff. Many members have found it a convenient form of membership. If you have any further questions please contact us via member@ncga.org.
October 20th, 2008 at 11:14 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
My daughter is a NCGA Foundation Youth on Course member. Does she need to renew annually? If so, how?
October 21st, 2008 at 6:37 pmMr. Sien,
As a Youth on Course member your daughter will have to renew her membership just like any other NCGA member. How she does so will depend upon how she originally became a member. If she is a member of a Youth on Course certified program, such as a First Tee chapter or similar junior golf program, she will need to contact a representative of that club and renew her membership through them (a full list of certified programs including websites and phone numbers can be found on http://www.youthoncourse.org). If she joined via our online curriculum on http://www.ncgafoundation.org, she will be asked to complete a brief assignment focusing on life skills and how she applies them on the golf course. This assignment will be emailed out within the next couple of weeks and should be completed prior to the end of the year. Upon completion of the assignment, she will be allowed to renew her membership in her local Youth on Course online club.
Thank you for your participation,
Chad Daymont
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:39 amAssistant Director Foundation Programs
Membership requirements indicate you have to play at least 3 rounds with other members with one of those rounds coming from an official club tournament. If I join an eClub or a course club I am likely to not know anyone who I would regularly play golf with from that specific club. Does playing with other individuals with NCGA handicaps who belong to another NCGA club support this membership requirement?
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:15 pmDennis, Those requirements are only for the eClubs. Other clubs may have their own playing requirements, but the eClub has these restrictions in place so the club can see the player’s handicap index at work. Rounds played with other members is tracked when you post scores as you will be prompted to select a name from the eClub roster. As for playing in an event, the eClub always allows members to bring guests to events so that may ease you into eClub events. Please e-mail member@ncga.org if you have any further questions.
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:44 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I thought I was a member of NCGA that was automatically renewed through my club, (Contra Costa Country Club) If this is not correct then I do want to renew. I have tried to do it on the web site but cannot seem to get it to work.
October 29th, 2008 at 7:24 pmAllison – Yes, private clubs, in most cases, do automatically renew your membership at the end of the year. We appreciate you trying to renew through our website, but I would check at your club to be sure you are automatically renewed at the end of the year.
Thanks,
October 30th, 2008 at 2:05 pmI am on your website “renew to win” but I cannot find a way how I can renew on line???? Can you please let me know.
October 30th, 2008 at 4:46 pmThanks,
John
A former member that has renewed after several years of back issues. I joined a club in Oct this year, part of the fee included membership into NCGA. How long is my NCGA membership good for, do I have to renew already again?? Thank you
November 1st, 2008 at 12:34 amJohn, On http://www.ncga.org if you click the Join Now button it will give your options. You can join your local eClub through our website or you may contact one of our 1,200 clubs by visiting your local golf course or using our clubs seeking new members directory. If you still are not having any luck please contact the Membership Department at 831-625-4653.
Ed, Since you paid in October you will have the benefit of receiving 15 months for the price of 12. Your membership will be active until December 31, 2009.
Thanks,
November 1st, 2008 at 6:50 amTom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I have a question? Since I pay twice every year, one through my home course, and one thru a club organization, does that mean my name gets entered into the sweepstakes twice?
November 1st, 2008 at 8:49 amDave- Thanks for asking. Yes, you will be entered into the sweepstakes twice as a multi-member.
November 1st, 2008 at 8:50 amWhere do I renew my membership. The path is not clear
November 1st, 2008 at 11:36 amMartin – You can renew your membership through your current club or by visiting this link: http://www.ncga.org/about-ncga/eclub/ and selecting from the list at the bottom that best applies to you.
November 1st, 2008 at 11:37 amI am currently a NCGA member thru Christian Golf Club of Central Calif. How can I transfer my membership to Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club and pay my membership without late penalty? Can you e-mail me instructions?
November 1st, 2008 at 3:29 pmTommy – Simply visit Ridge Creek sometime in the next two months and tell them that you want to register for NCGA membership through them. Provide them with your NCGA/GHIN number and you will be all set (and with no reinstatement fee).
November 1st, 2008 at 3:30 pmI cannot find a link to join a e-club nor switch my existing membership to that type of club. your page and explanation of that process is lacking. thank you much for the assistance.
November 3rd, 2008 at 12:51 pmRay – Visit this page: http://www.ncga.org/about-ncga/eclub/ and select from the list at the bottom that best applies to you, i.e. is closest to where you live. Thanks.
November 3rd, 2008 at 4:22 pmI tried to retrieve my November index, and got this message:
Your Handicap Index will not display until your golf club has gone through a handicap revision (as determined by the golf association to which it belongs). I belong to the River City SIRS.
What’s this? I’ve never seen this in the past. The membership period has not past, and I’ve renewed through my club (sent check last week)
November 5th, 2008 at 8:57 pmRoss, After reviewing your score file I can see that you were activated on November 1st. The NCGA only issues a handicap index on the 1st of every month based on members active on the last day of the previous month. Your complete score file and index will be available again on December 1st. If you have any further questions please contact us via member@ncga.org.
November 6th, 2008 at 10:20 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I have belonged to a private club for 15 years and recently resigned. They always paid my membership and then billed me accordingly. I want to be eligble to play NCGA events and keep a current handicap. I also want to make sure I do not have a “gap” in my posting of scores. Will my current membership number stay good until January as I resigned in October. I want to play courses all over the state and do not want to join any club just to keep a handicap. Should I join an e-club? What club would be the best for me to join?
Thank you for all you do to make this a great organization.
November 6th, 2008 at 7:15 pmHal, It appears you are still active on your country club’s roster at this time; however, they tend to do their roster cleaning earlier then most clubs. I would encourage you to sign up with a new club as soon as possible to ensure your membership does not lapse. Since this is our renewal period you may sign up now and it will be valid through December 31, 2009. Based on your comments above, it seems to me your local eClub would be a nice fit for you. You can register by clicking “Join Now” on the NCGA home page.
November 7th, 2008 at 8:59 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
I am a high school golf coach and have heard that you offer a program where I can get my renewal for free. True? NCGA# 1558555
November 7th, 2008 at 11:39 amSteve,
Up to two coaches from a school can get a free membership or renewal through the NCGA high school program. All members of the team can also recieve free memberships. To do so, go the High School page located under the Junior pulldown menu.
Click on the correct CIF section link and then on apply for membership. Be sure to include your current NCGA member number to ensure that your previous handicap remains valid.
John Vander Borght
November 7th, 2008 at 12:39 pmManager Junior Tour Operations
I joined last year as an Associate Member (I am a member of the Arkansas State Golf Association). I saw the notice to renew my membership before year end and save $10 and be eligible for the prizes being offered. Does that apply to Associate Memberships-how do I take advantage?
November 9th, 2008 at 6:26 pmSteve, The discount does not apply to the Association Membership as we already offer a discounted rate to those members.
November 10th, 2008 at 9:02 amThanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
Is an association member eligible for the prizes?
November 10th, 2008 at 7:10 pmSteve, Yes, Association members are eligible for our renewal drawings.
November 11th, 2008 at 8:54 amHello,
November 30th, 2008 at 6:10 pmIn this world of online score posting, when is the NCGA going to start allowing members to renew online without having to join a club? Why is it not possible to renew directly to the NCGA for the $40 fee? Instead, we have to find a course or club and pay an additional fee on top of the $40. I know I am not the only NCGA member with this same question and desire. I play many different courses and paying an additional fee to one course in particular is waste of money that I could be spending to play a round of golf(or 2.) I am not trying to be anti-social here, but I find myself renewing at the cheapest course just to get the NCGA membership when all I really want to do is post my scores to track my handicap. Belonging to a particular course to play in tournaments there is not an available option for me because I cannot play golf on the weekends. Is there a plan in the future to make renewing directly available from the NCGA? I am sure I am not the only one who is wondering, I know my three golf buddies agree with me.
Please post a reasonable response,
thanks,
Tim
Hi Tim.
December 1st, 2008 at 9:20 amYour question is a very good one and you are correct in assuming that many members have asked the same question in the past. Unfortunately, our hands are pretty tied when it comes to allowing members to join us directly. The handicap system, which is laid out in the USGA Handicap Manual, requires a member to establish a handicap index with a golf club. This is done to allow for peer review. Theoretically, you will/would be playing rounds of golf or tournaments with your other club members so they will have the opportunity to see your index at work. The process of peer review maintains the integrity of the handicap system and allows for all golfers to be on an equal playing field so they can compete against each other.
I understand your question and can tell you that I am currently investigating the possibility of offering online renewals through our website in the future; however, the clubs will still be tied and their memberships will be sold. As I said above, to be in compliance with the handicap system every member must belong to a club.
Thanks for your question.
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development
How do I renew if I group is no longer active?
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:39 pmAddison,
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:17 amYou may renew your membership by joining a new club. If you visit our homepage and click the orange button at the top that says “Join Now” it will lay out your membership options for you. People usually find the easiest options to be either joining at their local golf course or one of our 8 regional eClubs. Further information on both of those items is available via that “Join Now” link. Please remember that your NCGA/GHIN number and score file follows you regardless of what club you join so please be sure to give that number to your new club. Good luck in your search for a new club.
Thanks,
Tom Bowden
Director of Member Relations & Development