Greetings to 2025! I trust your Holiday Season was nothing short of spectacular. As we embark on this exciting new year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Club Reps joining the Club Rep Newsletter!
This newsletter is your gateway to the latest updates and resources designed to enhance and empower your club and its members. This newsletter is sent out to you as the club rep but please share this information with any other club admins that might need it. New information for Club Reps this month includes:
2025 Regular Club Tournaments
Rule of the Month
Rules Seminars Near You
Getting Clubs Ready for 2025
New NCGA Club Finder Tool
2025 NCGA Club Billing Policies
We're excited to help make 2025 a great year for your club!
- Bryan Rodriguez
Regular Club Tournaments Opening for Registration January 13th!
Monday, January 13th marks the start of the registration period for our 2025 February - June tournaments. While the NCGA hosts various events, the following team events are exclusive to just Type 1 Regular Clubs like yours.
Four-Ball Net Championship is a two-person best-ball event and your club can send up to three teams to represent your club. Qualifiers for this event open on January 13th and require your club admin to register.
The Zone Championship is a four-person team event in which the club can send one team per club. Qualifiers for this event open on January 13th and require your club admin to register. Contact us if you're not sure which Zone your club is in.
Senior Four-Ball Net Championship is a two-person best-ball team event for players over the age of 55. Your club can send up to three teams to represent your club for these events.
Team Matchis a competition between players that belong to regular NCGA member clubs who face off against each other in 12-person teams.
To ensure your club's participation, please have your club administrator or tournament chair reach out to us via phone (831-625-4653) or email here, for registration access.
Rule of the Month - Bunker Filled with Water
As we enter the rainy season here in Northern California, this can bring rather unusual situations.
So, what should you do if your ball lands in a bunker filled with water? What are a player's options?
A. Put on your flippers and play the ball as it lies
B. Take free relief while keeping the ball in the bunker
C. Take a one-stroke penalty and drop the ball outside of the bunker.
Were you unsure of the correct answer to the question above? We can help! The NCGA is excited to offer in-depth training seminars on the Rules of Golf from January through March!
These engaging, in-person seminars span two and a half days and are ideal for tournament managers, officials, and volunteers. You'll enjoy informative presentations over the first two days, with an optional exam on the third day if you're up for the challenge.
Each morning, participants will be treated to a continental breakfast, and lunch will be provided on the first two days. I always find learning new things helps keep my mind sharp so come join us at one of the convenient locations listed below.
Some quick notes regarding the first invoice for 2025 which will be sent out the first week of February are below.
There will be no new changes to the membership dues in 2025. It will remain the same at $46 per member as it was for 2024.
If you're a calendar year club you have the entire month of January to update your roster. All members that are active on your Memberplanet roster as of January 31st will be included in your club invoice in February.
If your club doesn't use the Memberplanet automation I have linked two short videos below showing how to add or remove members from your club roster.
Get 2025 off to a great start and don't miss out on the chance to engage eager new members who are looking to join your club. The NCGA is implementing a new club finder tool that promises to enhance your club's reach in several impactful ways:
- Unlock a wave of new members eager to join your club and watch your membership flourish.
- Empower prospective members to discover the best club for them.
- Gain insights into what other clubs offer, which can inspire new innovative ideas for your club.
- This new Club Finder Tool will be included on the NCGA.org Join Now page.
Similar to the SCGA's Group Finder,linked here,this will serve to drive new members to clubs best suited for each member.
Thank you to all clubs that have already submitted their club information. If your club would like to be included in the NCGA Club Finder Tool Program, let us know more about your club by submitting this short form linked here.
NCGA Delinquent Club Policies in 2025
We truly appreciate the punctuality of most NCGA clubs in paying their membership dues—thank you! However, we want to ensure everyone is aware of our guidelines for handling overdue balances.
The first week of each month, club invoices will be sent to the designated individuals on your club's invoice recipients list. To avoid any hiccups, please confirm that your list is current via your club's Memberplanet platform. We've linked a helpful video tutorial here to show how to make any changes to this list if necessary.
Invoices are due by the month's end. Should payment not be received by then, the following summarized process will be initiated:
30+ Days Past Due - Reminder will be included in the next invoice.
60+ Days Past Due - Interest of 2% will begin to accrue.
90+ Days Past Due - Notices will be sent to your Club's members notifying them of the possible disruption to their handicap access due to the club's non-payment.
120+ Days Past Due - Unauthorize the club, which will cause members' handicaps to show as NH.
180+ Days Past Due - Possible Termination of Club
These measures will only impact a select few clubs, and we approach each situation with personalized attention. As your dedicated Allied Golf Association, we're committed to collaborating with you to find effective solutions for any outstanding balances.
However, we want to ensure everyone is aware of our guidelines for handling overdue balances. Please be sure that your club’s billing contact is aware of this policy information, too.
Got Questions?
I'm always available via phone at 831.625.4653 ext. 208 or via email. Also, our Member Club Resources page might have the answer to your question as well.
If you need a link to this newsletter, it's posted on Member Club Resources.
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