WA Golf

Washington Golf (WA Golf) serves as the regional golf association for Washington state and Northern Idaho, representing a community of over 103,000 golfers across 520 membership clubs and 260 golf facilities. The organization administers the USGA Handicap Index system through the GHIN (Golf Handicap and Information Network) platform, providing members with official handicaps, access to the GPS-enabled GHIN mobile app, and comprehensive score posting capabilities. WA Golf offers membership opportunities for golfers at all skill levels, from beginners to competitive players, with annual memberships priced at accessible rates and including various member benefits and exclusive perks.

The organization operates a diverse calendar of competitive opportunities including WA Golf Championships, member competitions such as the Ladies Links League and Men's Net Four-Ball Match Play, casual golf days, and USGA qualifying events. Special programs include Youth on Course, which provides junior golfers affordable access to participating facilities and scholarship opportunities including the Evans Scholarship, and U on Course for college students. WA Golf maintains the Play List, an event directory featuring tournaments, clinics, lessons, and fundraisers submitted by the regional golf community. The association also coordinates Team Washington through the USGA's National Development Program, operates a Player of the Year award system, and provides course rating services throughout the region. Through the Washington Golf Foundation, the organization supports youth golf initiatives and community programs aimed at growing participation and making golf accessible to future generations across the Pacific Northwest.