If you are a member of another women’s golf club, in addition to CWGA, and have paid GHIN there. you can get a rebate from OGA. Find the link below:
GHIN rebate: https://share.hsforms.com/2hE8mWV51TgycV7wtuiXG0Qdi8t2
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Highlights and Full Report from OGA Annual Meeting of club representatives
held October 19th
-Over 62,035 adult OGA members (up 5%) 95% of clubs grew (Membership up up 40% since 2020)
– 210 golf courses now in Oregon – 76% Public courses and 24% private courses –
-10, 000 volunteers participated this year in OGA activities such as: Junior Golf, Tournaments, course rating, handicap coordination ……
-Use of Member Planet web platform (tracks members, finances, GHIN) growing among clubs
-Oregon hosted 15 PGA/LPGA tournaments and qualifying events in 2026
-Junior Golf: 5,000 members with 36,000 rounds subsidized with $208,000 during 2026
-World Handicap System in 131 countries
-3.7 million US golfers with handicap index
-OGA finances stable even though costs continue to rise, no OGA fee rise for 2027 ($41)
-OGA pays for clubs use of Golf Genius
– Continued access to Columbia Sportswear, Nike and Adidas stores for OGA members
-Rules and Handicap Updates set for 2028
In 2027 the GHIN app will have an enhanced design for use while playing and will include a feature to click to ask rule questions
Full Report:
Submitted by Sue Oberg (CWGA’s representive to OGA)