ABOUT THE NLGA

 

As the governing body of male and female amateur golf in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Newfoundland and Labrador Golf Association (NLGA) has been serving the needs of the golfing public and providing support, encouragement and expertise to our Provincial Members and Member Clubs.

 

The NLGA shall...

1. foster and promote the game of golf in the province. Programs inlcude...

• CN Future Links

  The NLGA together with the RCGA the Canadian PGA and Canadian National Future Links National Junior development program conducts future links clinics throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. To that end we offer multi-level instruction programs or clinics making accessibility and affordability the main focus. The Future Links program has approximately 6,000 students who participate each year.

   

• RCGA Golf in Schools Program

2. preserve the tradition and history of the game;

• NLGA Hall of Fame
• NLGA Archives

3. organize and administer the playing of Provincial Golf Championships. The NLGA conducts up to 12 provincial male and female tournaments through the season, which leads to National Competitions throughout Canada. Those listed with a * are hosted each year and the others depend on registration numbers.

a) Juvenile Championships, *boys and *girls;
b) Junior Championships; *boys and girls;
c) Amateur Championships; *male and *female;
d) Mid-amateur Championships; *male and *female;
e) Senior Championships. *male and *female
f) Super Senior Championships, male and female

4. have a leadership role for golf in the province and a presence at the National level which will influence the development of golf in our province.

 

What does the Club receive for dues Paid to the NLGA?

 

As a Member Club of the RCGA and the NLGA, the most important benefit of your membership is that you are helping support the administration and development of the game.

 

• Exclusive use of the RCGA handicap system and related trademarks
• Access to the RCGA free handicapping software, RCGA handicap 2000
• Exclusive access to RCGA course and slope rating and use of the related trademark
• Agronomy research and consulting, seminars and visits (turf grass research)
• Tournament organization assistance
• Management information for Pro Manager and Superintendent
• Rules of Golf, books, seminars
• Rules of Amateurs status
• Informational seminars
• Golf industry research
• Golf Canada magazine, delivered in bulk quantities to the club on a complimentary basis, or free home delivery to its members

 

Club Members receive

• Membership card
• Access to a handicapping service and an official RCGA Handicap Factor which enables you to:
  • Gauge and monitor your golf ability;
  • Compete fairly against golfers of any skill level;
  • Enter provincial and national tournaments.
• Rules of Golf, access to seminars
• Access to the RCGA Network
• Canadian Golf Foundation Scholarship Program
• Future Links
• Hall of Fame