Helping Golfers Enjoy Golf More!
We offer NorCal golfers of all ages and abilities hundreds of events, tournaments and outings, oversee the Rules of Golf and administer USGA handicaps, sponsor exclusive golf discounts and operate two member courses - Poppy Ridge and Poppy Hills.
Tournaments
Men, women, mixed teams, juniors, seniors, mid-ams — we host events for all ages and abilities in many different formats on weekdays and weekends. Try one!
Tournament formats include…
NCGA Blog-News
Stay in the know about all things golf in Northern California and beyond.
NCGA Partners
Proud Host of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur
For the first time, Bandon Dunes will host the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Watch the game’s rising stars take on the pure links of Oregon’s rugged coast. A historic moment for women’s golf and for Bandon Dunes — all televised live on the Golf Channel, August 6-10.
NCGA Golf Magazine
Our award-winning magazine, which is monthly and now digital-only, was named the Best Publication for its category two years in a row by ING Media for 2021 and 2022. In 2025, it won an Outstanding Achiever Award. The magazine includes feature stories on travel, courses and interesting personalities--plus regular expert columns and insights on instruction and the Rules of Golf. The magazine is always on our website, and arrives in your inbox via email. Look for stories highlighting the most recent issues!
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Providing benefits and services to:
200,000+ Members
1,300+ Golf Clubs