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NCGA Golf, the official publication of the Northern California Golf Association, is the largest regional golf magazine in the United States. The magazine is mailed into the homes of the more than 160,000 members of the NCGA, along with each of more than 400 member golf clubs.
NCGA Golf is published four times a year (in January, April, July and October) and regularly features stories on travel, golf courses and tournaments, along with its regular features on instruction, the rules of golf and other golf-related items. The Golf Course Directory Edition, which is mailed in January, includes listings for member clubs, public and private courses (including detailed maps) throughout Northern California and Nevada.
If you are not an NCGA member and are interested in purchasing a Golf Course Directory Edition, please visit the NCGA’s online store to purchase a copy. NCGA members can purchase a replacement Golf Course Directory Edition for $5. The magazine is mailed to one magazine per household.
Look Inside the 2013 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring, summer and fall cover stories are paid advertisements.
Spring Edition
Features
- The Next Step – Martis Camp will Host the 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
- Shag Bag
- Point-Counterpoint: What Era is Golf’s Golden Age in America?
- Spectacular Shasta
- Jerry West Q&A
- Them and Us by Alan Shipnuck
- Spyglass’ Siren by Kevin Merfeld
- The Spirit of Sharp Park
- Murphy’s Law: The Five Most Common Duffers
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Editor’s Letter – Scott Seward
- President’s Letter – Dan Hansford
- Swing Tips by Chris Bitticks and Jeff Hales
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Tournament Season in Full Swing by Vaughn Kezirian
- Four-Ball Stroke Play Rules by Ryan Gregg
- NCGA Noteworthy
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
- Lahontan – A Quiet Sanctuary of High Sierra Golf
- Shag Bag
- Point-Counterpoint – What’s on Your Golf Bucket List?
- Constructing the Perfect Golfer by Alan Shipnuck
- Dennis Haysbert Q&A
- Spring Awakening by Ron Kroichick
- Marvelous Marin
- Murphy’s Law by Brian Murphy
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- From the Editor – Scott Seward
- Swing Tips by Jesse Plaza
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- New Venues for 2013 by Vaughn Kezirian
- NCGA Noteworthy
Look Inside the 2012 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring, summer and fall cover stories are paid advertisements.
Fall Edition
Features
- A Silver Lining – Spanish Bay Celebrates 25 Years
- Shag Bag
- Point-Counterpoint – Stroke Play vs. Match Play
- The More in Livermore
- Paula Creamer Q&A
- The Junior Jamboree by Alan Shipnuck
- San Diego Surf and Turf
- Should We Copy Everything the Pros Do? by Stephanie Wei
- Book Excerpt: From Sticks and Stones by Frank Thomas
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- From the Editor – Scott Seward
- President’s Letter – Chris Clark
- Swing Tips by Jeff Hales
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- NCGA Noteworthy
Summer Edition
Features
- Saratoga – A Nine-Hole Masterpiece
- Online Tee Time Portal
- The Open at Olympic
- Sun Valley Serenade
- Alex Smith Q&A
- Still Golden After All These Years
- Day in the Life
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Swing Tips by Kelly Cimino
- NCGA Noteworthy
Spring Edition
Features
- Beyond Spectacular – Schaffer’s Mill
- The Open at Olympic
- Tee Shots & Lobster Pots
- Trending on Twitter
- Darius Rucker Q & A
- The Upset
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- NCGA President’s Letter – Chris Clark
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Keeping Score by Ryan Magee
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
- San Jose CC – Cover Story
- La Costa Resort and Spa
- A Few of My Favorite Things
- Caribbean Greens
- Tee it Forward
- Thomas Keller Q & A
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Keeping Score by Ryan Magee
Look Inside the 2011 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring, summer and fall cover stories are paid advertisements.
Fall Edition
Features
- Sleeping Giants – The Par 5s of Pebble Beach Resorts
- Searching for the Best Golf Values in Northern California
- Golf in the Vineyard – Napa Valley
- Golf Down Under – Queensland, Australia
- Looping for a Living – Amateur Caddies
- Peter Ueberroth Q & A
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
- Keeping Score by Ryan Magee
Summer Edition
Features
- Napa’s New Beginning – Silverado
- Sophistication of the 19th Hole – Golf Course Food
- Inside the Ropes – Covering Golf’s Major Championships
- Southern Splendor – Kiawah Island Resort
- Brandi Chastain Q & A
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
- Keeping Score by Ryan Magee
Spring Edition
Features
- Above All – Serrano Country Club
- Underrated Oahu
- Lost Links in Northern California
- Matt Cain Q & A
- How Far Would You Go?
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
- Keeping Score by Ryan Magee
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
- Splendor in Sacramento - North Ridge CC
- Meeting in the Middle – Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson
- The Making of the Golf Digest Hot List
- Stephen Curry Q & A
- Mexican Menu – Riviera Nayarit
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Look Inside the 2010 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring, summer and fall cover stories are paid advertisements.
Fall Edition
Features
- Pebble Beach
- Condoleezza Rice Q & A
- Magnificent Melbourne
- What if the PGA Tour Only Played in Northern California?
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Summer Edition
Features
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Spring Edition
Features
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Ryan Gregg
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
- Ft.Washington – A Classic Course in the Valley
- Johnny Miller Q & A
- Thailand Golf
- Looking Ahead at 2010
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by John Vander Borght
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Look Inside the 2009 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring, summer and fall cover stories are paid advertisements.
Fall Edition
Features
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by John Vander Borght
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Summer Edition
Features
- Pride and Presidential – The Presidents Cup Comes to Harding Park
- Dan Quayle Q & A
- Whistling Wonder – Destination Kohler
- Golf, Chips and Salsa – San Antonio
- Can’t Miss Lake Tahoe
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by John Vander Borght
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Spring Edition
Features
- Martis Camp – A Place to Make Memories
- Kelly Slater Q & A
- Playing Presidents
- Prep Time at Pebble
- Can’t Miss Monterey
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter – Lyn Nelson
- President’s Letter by Michael Hexner
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by John Vander Borght
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
- So Much More Than Golf – The Olympic Club
- David Feherty Q & A
- Hope Springs Eternal – Palm Springs
- Golf Predictions for 2009
- Can’t Miss San Francisco
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter by Lyn Nelson
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Look Inside the 2008 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring, summer and fall cover stories are paid advertisements.
Fall Edition
Features
- Much More than a Game – The Presidents Cup comes to Harding Park
- Greg Norman Q&A
- The Academic Trail
- Tiger by Design
- The Business of Golf Course Architecture
- The Greener the Better
- The Sunshine Swing – Golf in Scottsdale
- Shag Bag
Columns
- CEO’s Letter by Tyler Jones
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
- Teeing It Up for Tomorrow by Adam Heieck
Summer Edition
Features
- Martis Camp – Another of the 100 Greatest?
- Gavin Maloof Q&A
- Measuring Up – Chambers Bay is Awarded the 2015 U.S. Open
- The Ultimate Double Down
- Famous Golfers and Infamous Fathers
- Book Excerpt – The “Wow” Factor by Barney Adams
- Shag Bag
Columns
- President’s Message by Mark House
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
- Teeing It Up for Tomorrow by Adam Heieck
Spring Edition
Features
- Stonebrae GC – David Kidd’s Jewel Over the Bay
- Michelle Wie Q&A
- The Trek to Torrey
- Pleasure at Pinehurst
- New Day Dawns for Scottish Golf
- Shag Bag
Columns
- President’s Message by Mark House
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
- Teeing It Up for Tomorrow by Adam Heieck and Tony Yick
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
Columns
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
- Swing Thoughts by Brad Braden
Look Inside the 2007 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring and summer cover stories are paid advertisements.
Fall Edition
Features
Columns
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Summer Edition
Features
Columns
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Spring Edition
Features
Columns
- From the CEO’s Desk by Tyler Jones
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
Columns
- From the CEO’s Desk by Tyler Jones
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Look Inside the 2006 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
Fall Edition
Features
Columns
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Summer Edition
Features
- Morgan Creek GCC – A Family Affair
- Mike Montgomery Q&A
- In the Shadow of Greatness: Wawona GC
- Shag Bag
Columns
- From the CEO’s Desk by Paul Porter
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Spring Edition
Features
- New Golf Course Roundup
- Carson Daly Q&A
- State Am Preview: Vintage Golf
- Grandeur in the Great Outdoors: Grizzly Ranch thrives in Portola
- Shag Bag
Columns
- From the CEO’s Desk by Paul Porter
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough
Golf Course Directory Edition
Features
- Almaden CC – A Place of Champions
- Charles Schwab Q&A
- Niger, Thompson are Players of the Year
- Shag Bag
Columns
- From the CEO’s Desk by Paul Porter
- Keeping Score by Roger Val
- Know Your Rules by Gail Rogers
- Through the Green by Jim Cowan
- Talkin’ Turf by Mike McCullough