Become an OGA Volunteer

COURSE RATERS

Each year, course rating teams assist the OGA in measuring, compiling and analyzing the physical attributes of over 40 Oregon and SW Washington golf courses including (but not limited to) roll, elevation changes, doglegs and forced lay-ups, prevailing winds, altitude, topography, fairway width, green target size, recoverability and rough, bunkers, out of bounds and extreme rough, water and other hazards, trees, green surface and psychological reactions.  These measurements provide each course with accurate measurements for each set of tees including yardages, course rating and slope and are essential to the OGA Handicap program ensuring that players of differing abilities are able to participate in enjoyable and competitive games.

TOURNAMENT ASSISTANCE GROUP (TAG) TEAM 

Without the assistance of the TAG Team it would be impossible to provide an enjoyable experience to all competitors at OGA events.  TAG Team members serve as Starters, Rules Officials, Marshals and Scoring Officials.  The Starter sees to it that groups tee-off on the proper starting hole at the proper time and is also responsible for distributing the official scorecards, reviewing playing procedures, and answering any inquiries a contestant might have prior to play.  Rules Officials assist players in the proper execution of the competition and acts to prevent players from breaching any rules.  Scoreboard Officials are responsible for seeing to it that scorecards are properly turned in, maintained in their proper order and assisting in posting scores on the scoreboard or internet.  Marshals are essential to the smooth operation of a championship round ensuring that a reasonable pace-of-play is maintained by and for all groups.

OFFICE ASSISTANCE

Whether its helping us maintain our historical library, answering phones, assisting with mailings or helping us maintain our databases, volunteers are necessary to help us keep on top of our projects so that our staff can deliver unparalleled service to our members.

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE

We are always looking for support at our championships in areas of photography, videography, and news/story writing, and we are also looking for content contributors for our website.

Interested in becoming a Volunteer?  Click Here to fill out an application form or contact the OGA at (503) 981-4653 for more information.