Oregon Golf Association (OGA)

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About the Oregon Golf Association

The Oregon Golf Association (OGA) was formed in 1924 to conduct the Oregon Amateur golf championship which included both Men and Women. The OGA is a 501(c) 6 non-profit amateur golf association governed by volunteer, amateur golfers who employ a full-time, professional staff of nine people.

Today, the OGA has evolved into a non-profit entity of more than 270 public and private clubs numbering approximately 50,000 members throughout Oregon and SW Washington. The OGA is unique in that its membership is comprised of all demographics including Men, Women, Adults, Seniors, Juniors, Private and Public golfers.

Licensed by the United States Golf Association as guardian of the game of golf for this region, the OGA promotes enhancement and expansion of the game of golf by protecting the game’s integrity and valued traditions, as well as promoting opportunities for all that want to play by leading in the development of member and information services.

Subsidiary businesses include Oregon Junior Golf Fund, Inc. (OJGF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable foundation and OGA Golf Course, Inc. (OGAGC).

OJGF oversees a nationally recognized junior golf program for over 1,100 youth in Oregon and SW Washington. Each year, the Oregon Golf Association presents more than 60 days of competition and more than 6,000 rounds of competitive golf for Junior Golfers ranging in age from 8 through 17. It also has developed one of the premiere regional junior golf competitions in the country, the Hogan Cup. Hogan Cup alumni include tour players such as Bobby Clampett, Fred Couples, Joe Rassett, Jack Renner, Lennie Clements, Scott Simpson, Rick Fehr, Robert Gamez, Bill Sanders, Kirk Triplett, Jim Nelford, John Fought, Peter Jacobsen, Jeff Quinney, Casey Martin, Michael Putnam, Ricky Barnes, Jason Gore and Tiger Woods.

The OGA is one of eight amateur golf associations in the country that owns and/or operates a for-profit public golf course. More than 40,000 rounds of golf are played annually at the OGA Golf Course, located in Woodburn, Ore.

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Golf Alliance Unveils Economic Impact Study

"The importance of golf in Oregon extends beyond the golf facilities themselves," said Dr. Peter Ryan. With $1.2 billion of direct economic activity in 2008, the sheer size of the game of golf makes it a major industry in its own right and a significant contributor to Oregon's economy."

2010 Evans Scholars Recipients

This year, 9 scholarships valued at more than $500,000 were awarded thanks to contributions made by members of the OGA.

2009 Evans Scholars Recipients

Five high school scholars representing high schools throughout Oregon and SW Washington were recently awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships.

How to Join the OGA

Presently, the only way to join the Oregon Golf Association is to become a member of an OGA Member Club. All OGA memberships include a USGA Handicap Index that is calculated by GHIN, that largest computation service offered by the USGA and only available through state/regional golf associations.

OGA Programs & Services

Over the years, the Oregon Golf Association has expanded the number of areas in which it serves it's members. When a golfer joins an OGA Member Club, a portion of the dues that member pays is remitted to the OGA in order to fund a wide variety of activities that benefit golf in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Benefits of an OGA Membership

Over the years, the Oregon Golf Association has expanded the number of areas in which it serves its members. When a golfer joins an OGA Member Club, a portion of the dues that member pays is remitted to the OGA in order to fund a wide variety of activities that benefit golf in Oregon and Southwest Washington. In addition to GHIN (the USGA Handicap Index® computation service we provide), golfers who are members of OGA Member Clubs will receive numerous valuable benefits.

So You Want A USGA Handicap Index®

A USGA Handicap Index® is more than just a number that is computed using a formula developed by the USGA. It is a process that is governed by a set of Rules that complement the Rules of Golf®.

The Evans Caddie Scholarship Program

The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a one-year full tuition and housing scholarship renewable for four years - a potential value exceeding $50,000 per scholar. The program is administered by the Western Golf Association and supported locally by the Oregon Golf Association and the Pacific Northwest Golf Association

OGA Staff

OGA Executive Committee

OGA Directors

OGA Directors are elected by their respective clubs to serve as liaison to the Golf Association and the Executive Committee.

2008 Evans Scholars Recipients

Eight high school scholars representing high schools throughout Oregon were recently awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships.

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The OGA does not sell, rent, share or otherwise disclose personally identifiable information from customers for commercial purposes in violation of the commitments set forth in this Privacy Notice...