CGA Calendar

The California Golf Association is a joint association between the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) and the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA). The two associations collaborate on two primary tournaments every year, the California State Amateur Championship and the California State Senior Amateur Championship.

California Amateur Championship

Winners of the California State Amateur have their names engraved on the Edward B. Tufts Trophy.

The California Amateur Championship is one of the nation’s oldest state amateur golf championships and dates back to 1912 when the California Golf Association was founded. The California Amateur Championship was originally held at Del Monte GC but shifted to Pebble Beach Golf Links when it was built in 1919. The championship remained at Pebble Beach through 2006, with the exception of 2000 when it was played at Bayonet and Blackhorse GCs due to the U.S. Open being hosted at Pebble Beach. In 2006, the championship began a new tradition of rotating to courses around the state, alternating between Northern California and Southern California. The tournament has seen many top names including Ken Venturi in 1951, Johnny Miller in 1968, Bobby Clampett in 1978/1980, Duffy Waldorf in 1984 and Mark O’Meara in 1979. Standout golfers who have tried to win the title and failed, include Craig Stadler, Corey Pavin, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Woods reached the semifinals in 1994 before falling to Ed Cuff.

CGA State Senior

The CGA State Senior Championship commenced in 1992 to act as the state’s premier event for players aged 55 and over. For most of the event’s history Poppy Hills was the host venue, but beginning in 2009 the tournament began a rotation between north and south courses. The championship also includes a team event during the first two rounds comprising four selected golfers from the north and south. The north leads the series 12-6.

2013 CGA Dates