Being a KGA Member Is About More Than Just a Handicap—It’s About Belonging

When you join the Kentucky Golf Association (KGA), you're not just getting a golf handicap—you’re becoming part of a proud and passionate community that’s been promoting, protecting, and preserving the game of golf in Kentucky for over 110 years. 

Whether you join through a golf facility or online, your KGA membership gives you access to exclusive Member Perks, including:

Official USGA Handicap Index™

We are the only authorized golf association in Kentucky that provides official USGA GHIN handicaps to golfers who join through a Member Club or our online EClub.

Access to the USGA GHIN App

KGA members have free access to the USGA GHIN app to post scores, track stats, use course maps and GPS, and more!

KGA Tournament Golf

KGA handicap holders are eligible to play in KGA tournaments, from our Am Series to the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop State Championships.

Updates and Information

Members receive the monthly KGA Newsletter and an updated handicap bi-monthly. The newsletter will keep members up to date on the latest news and information, event results, upcoming deadlines and more. 

Educational Seminars

Golf House Kentucky, the umbrella organization of the KGA, hosts educational seminars on Handicapping and the Rules of Golf which are open to all club staff and handicap holders.

Hole-in-One Certificates

Clubs may submit info to receive personalized certificates for your members!

Exclusive Benefits

KGA members receive a variety of special benefits from our partners, pictured below.  Click on logo to visit site.  

Offering 20% off on non-sale items and non-3rd party items (ball markers, golf balls, head covers, golf clubs, & slipmats)
 

Up to 50% on food, clothing, travel, electronics, entertainment, auto care, household services – plus more