CSGA Member Resources -

Mission Statement 

The mission of the CSGA is to promote and preserve the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf by serving its member clubs and their golf members.  The CSGA will provide the highest level of service in administering course ratings, conducting tournaments, and certifying and issuing handicap indexes through its member clubs using best practices developed by the United States Golf Association (USGA).  The CSGA will maintain professional relationships and work with other golf associations in the state of Connecticut, throughout New England and the Metropolitan Golf Association.

• Computerized Handicapping: More than 52,000 golfers through the USGA’s GHIN system. Computer support for all member-clubs. An excellent tournament-pairing program supplied and supported by the CSGA. We provide professional hands-on training for all member club personnel responsible for handicapping and tournaments. The CSGA as a member of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) provides members the ability to post their scores from anywhere in North America and various other countries including Hong Kong.
• Source of Information: Provide answers to member clubs to questions concerning member handicaps, rules of golf, tournament schedules, course ratings and other golf related concerns.
• Course Rating: In accordance with the USGA’s new course rating system. Two course-rating teams provide this service to all member clubs across the state. The teams are made up of 10 experienced course raters. In this process we work closely with the club pro and superintendent so they can accurately handle questions that members may have concerning the clubs rating.
• Course Marking: Advise on marking hazards, obstructions, out-of-bounds, etc.
• The Connecticut Golfer Newsletter: Distributed periodically to all members.
• Inner City Youth Golf Camp: Supported through the USGA Intern Program.
• Rules Education: Seminars held at various times through the year on the rules of golf. Open to all members of the CSGA.
• State Championships: Approximately 3000 golfers participate in the CSGA’s 52 championship and qualifying events. A short list includes the Amateur Championship, Open Championship, Junior Championship, Mid-Amateur Championship, Senior Championship, Women’s Open Championship, Father & Son and Father & Daughter Championships, Public Links Championship, and various USGA qualifying tournaments. The CSGA is indebted to our member clubs for the success and high quality of the above events.
• Web-Site: www.csgalinks.org:Information to golfers everywhere concerning Connecticut Golf. The ability to apply for tournaments online; Tournament schedules (current and upcoming); Information on our member clubs; Tournament pairings and results; Links to CSGA partners and other golf sites; Constantly updated and maintained directly through the CSGA office and HyperActive PC.
• Amateur Status Reinstatement: In concert with the USGA examines the application of individuals seeking amateur status reinstatement.
• Affiliate Organizations: The CSGA works closely with The USGA, The Connecticut Section PGA, The Connecticut Women’s Golf Association, The Southern New England Women’s Golf Association, the New England Golf Association, the Connecticut Golf Course Superintendents Association, The Connecticut Club managers Association and other regional and state golf associations. The CSGA supports some of these relationships with annual donations.
• Expert Operation: Managed by a professional staff and a committee of volunteers of well-respected people in business, accounting, the legal profession, and golf; the CSGA promotes and serves the best interests of the game. We are here to service our member clubs on a personal level through our Club Representative Program. This fosters an open communication channel with member clubs to assist them with any questions concerning handicaps, rules of golf, tournament schedule and administration, and any golf related questions that would otherwise be handled solely by local club expertise.
• Hall of Fame: The CSGA assumed stewardship of the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame in 1991.
• Club Representative Program: Established in 1997, this program uses an active, interested club member to serve as a liaison between the CSGA and the club. The state is divided into 5 regions. Each region has a Regional Vice-President, a Club Representative-at-Large, and Club Representatives for clubs in each region. All correspondence with the club is first directed through the Club Representative and that region’s management.
• Government Relations: The CSGA monitors legislation that may affect the operations of its member clubs in Connecticut.
• Scholarship Program: Amounts approximating $55,000 are awarded annually to deserving candidates from all member clubs. Widdy Neale Scholarship Information.
• Foundation: Dedicated to maintaining partnerships with various businesses and associations that wish to promote the game of golf. Working to establish a central location for all Connecticut Golf Associations.
• Read the CSGA - CGF Overview.
• 2006 Revision Schedule

Annual Meeting: Usually conducted in December. Attended by officers, member club officers, tournament players, player-of-the-year, committee chairs, members, and staff. Notable speakers highlight each year’s meeting.