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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 out to the more than 175,000 members of the NCGA, along with each of the more than 400 member golf clubs. Its name was changed from NCGA News starting with the January 1998 Bluebook Edition.
NCGA Golf is published four times a year (in January, April, July and October) and regularly features stories on golf courses and tournaments, along with its regular features on instruction, the rules of golf and other golf-related items. The Bluebook, which comes out in January, includes listings for member clubs, public and private courses (including detailed maps) throughout Northern California. Also provided is tournament information and entry applications to major NCGA events.
If you are not an NCGA member and are interested in purchasing a Bluebook, please send a check for $14 (along with a return address) to the address below and one will be mailed to you. NCGA members can purchase a replacement Bluebook for $5. The magazine is mailed to each member; please let NCGA Golf know if you wish to receive one magazine per household.
Look Inside the 2010 Editions of NCGA Golf Magazine
All spring, summer and fall cover stories are paid advertisements.
Bluebook 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
Bluebook 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 John Vander Borght
- 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
- Renovate, Repair and Renew
- New Day Dawns for Scottish Golf
- Maui Down in the Valley
- 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
Bluebook 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
Bluebook 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
Bluebook 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