Poppy Hills & Ridge

NCGA members receive heavily discounted green fees at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach and Poppy Ridge in Livermore. Member rates at Poppy Hills are nearly 75% less than the public green fee (which is already the lowest public green fee of any course in the Del Monte Forest). Poppy Ridge’s member green fees are 45% lower than the public rate. Both NCGA member-owned courses received four star or higher in the latest Golf Digest “Places to Play Guide.” NCGA members also pay the discounted SCGA member rate at the SCGA Golf Course in Murrieta. NCGA membership must be purchased before discounted rates at Poppy Hills are available.

NCGA Member Advantage

The NCGA is thrilled to launch the NCGA Member Advantage in 2009; the program entitles all NCGA members to benefits and discounts at more than 75 facilities throughout Northern California. Present your new 2009 membership card at any of the facilities listed to receive benefits such as discounts on green fees and merchandise, preferred tee times, free lessons and clinics and much more. More Information.

Pebble Beach Gate Fee Waived

NCGA members, on the day they play at Poppy Hills, may now enter 17 Mile Drive and the Pebble Beach area free of charge.

Monthly E-mail Specials

Special e-mail offers for members, including seasonal discounts at Pebble Beach golf courses.

Free Clinics

NCGA members can take advantage of group lessons with golf professionals for free. These lessons take place April 1 – Labor Day at numerous facilities throughout the region including Poppy Hills, Poppy Ridge and the participating courses of the NCGA Member Advantage. Schedules are available.

Members-Only Outings at Private/Resort Golf Courses

Golf at courses not normally available to the public at a significant discount has become an added member benefit. Member outings at facilities such as Pasatiempo, Morgan Creek, Almaden, Granite Bay or El Macero are offered at a reasonable cost. Registration fees will typically include range balls, golf with a cart, prizes and lunch. Registration is available.

20% Off Merchandise

Members receive a 20% discount on all regularly-priced merchandise at the award-winning Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge golf shops.

10% Off at Porter’s

Members receive a 10% discount at both the Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge restaurants.

Free Club Fittings

Free club fittings, a $100 value, are offered through both Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge’s golf shops. Fittings are calibrated through the use of a launch monitor at Poppy Hills and are performed by trained club fitters who evaluate the loft, lie, length, shaft and grip of a player’s clubs at both courses. Members also receive a 20% discount on all clubs purchased through the Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge golf shops.

Inns by the Sea

NCGA members enjoy tremendous savings at Inns by the Sea’s eight properties including: Candle Light Inn, Carriage House Inn, Dolphin Inn, Svendsgaard’s Inn and Wayside Inn in Carmel. Savings are also available at the Babbling Brook Inn in Santa Cruz, Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola, and Cypress Inn in Half Moon Bay. The discounts range from 30-40% off standard rates Sunday through Thursday. Discounts can be claimed by providing your NCGA number at the time of booking. For more information, visit Inns by the Sea’s website.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

NCGA members receive a discounted rate of 15% off of lowest prevailing rate. The NCGA discount can be booked online as well. If you go to www.montereyplazahotel.com and select Corporate Rates (access code: NCGA), you can book rooms at the 15% discount.

Colonial Terrace – Carmel / Golf Package

NCGA members receive a discounted rate of 20% off Sunday-Thursday (May-October) and at any time the rest of the year. For more information on the property, visit the Colonial Terrace – Carmel website.

Hotel Deals for NCGA Members Playing Poppy Hills/Ridge

NCGA members receive discounted rates at the Bay Park Hotel and Lone Oak Lodge in Monterey, and the Hawthorn Suites in Livermore when playing Poppy Hills or Poppy Ridge. More Information.

NCGA Golf

NCGA Golf, the official publication of the Northern California Golf Association, is the largest regional golf association magazine in the United States. The quarterly publication is mailed to all of the approximately 180,000 NCGA member households, and regularly features stories on golf courses, travel, instruction, the Rules of Golf and other issues. The Bluebook, which is mailed in January, is the most comprehensive directory of golf in Northern California and includes listings for member clubs, public and private courses (including detailed maps). The Bluebook is also available for purchase in selected bookstores.

NCGA.ORG On Your Mobile Phone

Visit the NCGA website on your smartphone through mobile.ncga.org.  The mobile site has a course directory where users can get directions to golf courses, a rules link to look up a ruling and users can post a score right from the parking lot with the post a score feature.

Rules Seminars

Classroom rules seminars are offered for interested members throughout the summer. There is a series of on-course rules seminars offered throughout Northern California from April to October. Also, NCGA members can have their rules questions answered by e-mailing jborght@ncga.org. Regular member clubs have access to a rules hotline to have questions answered or disputes resolved on weekends as well as a course marking service which will advise a club on proper marking under the Rules of Golf.

Handicapping

Following the USGA Handicap System that allows golfers of differing abilities to compete against one another, the NCGA utilizes a network which allows a golfer to post scores at thousands of golf courses across the country. Check your Handicap.

Tournaments

The most extensive and comprehensive amateur tournament schedule in the country provides tournaments for golfers of all ages and abilities. Included in the tournament schedule are USGA and CGA qualifying events. 2009 Tournament Calendar.

NCGA Player Points Program

Began in 1970 as a method of selecting players to represent the NCGA in team competitions with other regional golf associations, this program has grown to become one of the largest and most competitive amateur player points programs in the country. The season runs from October 1st to September 30th of the following year, culminating with the Player of the Year awards bestowed to the regular and senior point leaders at the NCGA Annual Meeting. Points Lists and Junior Rankings.

Team Match Program

Member clubs participate in home-and-home matches culminating with the finals at Poppy Hills Golf Course, the original NCGA member course.

Hole-in-one Sweepstakes

All members who have made a hole-in-one which has been reported to the NCGA receive a free gift and are entered in a year-end prize drawing. More Info.

NCGA Foundation

The charitable arm of the NCGA seeks to promote life skills and values through the game of golf to deserving youth in communities across Northern California. This includes the Youth on Course initiative which strives to offer the youth of Northern California access to golf courses by subsidizing discounted green fees so a child pays no more than $5. More Info.

eClubhouse

This member-club management tool offers everything needed to build a website or accompany an existing site. With its easy-to-use, built-in site management tools, a club website can be created and customized in minutes. In addition, each site can be listed in a searchable database where potential members can find a club and even join online. Members of the site have access to association and club news and events, the ability to search for another golfer to play with, statistical tools and online event sign up. More Info.

Turfgrass & Water Information

The NCGA serves as an information resource on turfgrass and water issues for all NCGA member clubs and golf course superintendents. Also provides educational programs to golf course personnel with helpful information on timely subject matters.

Superintendant Intern Program

A highly competitive program, sponsored by the NCGA, the superintendent intern program provides on-the-job training to prepare individuals for a career in golf course management.

Course Rating & Measurement

The NCGA provides accurate hole measurements to courses in Northern California using a state-of-the-art GPS system. Utilizing the USGA’s course rating system, a committee of more than 80 raters creates a strong foundation for the Handicap System.

The California Alliance for Golf

The CAG seeks to improve business conditions in California by serving as an educational resource and by serving as an advocate for golf before the state legislature and other governmental bodies. The Alliance also communicates the economic benefits and environmental stewardship provided by the game.

Dell

This benefit offers members access to discounts on Dell computers through the company’s Education and Employee Purchase Program. The discount amounts to an additional 7% off the advertised prices on Dell computers and accessories, including promotions. More information

Golden State Warriors

As a new benefit, NGCA members save 35% on Golden State Warriors tickets to select games by entering NCGA in the special offer code box on the “Buy Tickets” link on the following page. More information

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are offering a special  NCGA member discount. Save $15-$28 a ticket Wednesday, December 9 when the Sharks battle L.A. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in the upper bowl are discounted to $28.00 (normally $43). Tickets in the lower bowl are discounted to $50.00 (normally $78). Buy tickets  (Code NCGA)

Maximum Performance Golf

Members receive a 25% discount off services at Maximum Performance Golf, a program offering seminars to improve the physical elements of your game by aligning and strengthening your body. Posture, core conditioning and strength as well as tips for boosting energy and preventing injury are addressed. More Information