The Pennsylvania Golf Association

[+Church]

Hey, does anyone here on GolfWRX play in The Pennsylvania Golf Association?

 

I am thinking about joining for 2013 and was looking for any insight as to whether or not it's a good program.

 

Thanks for any input and if you're not familiar with it PM for their website. I'm not sure I'd be allowed to post it on here.

[SixtyAnything]

I'm in PA and never heard of it

[Stinger82]

yea I'm in Pa and I have never heard of it either

[OldGolfer87]

[b] I live in Pa also and can't say i have heard of that one .. it does not mean that it doesn't exsist [/b]

[+Church]

I've PM'ed all of you guys their website. Maybe next year we'll be playing them together.

[Mainlinegolfer]

Not sure I understand the question or problem. PGA is the statewide (commonwealth) golf association for PA and conducts several statewide tournaments. See here: [url="http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp"]http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp[/url]

There are links on the site to the other regional golf associations, including Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), Western Penn Golf Asso and others. GAP and PGA are in the same office and have the same executive director.

[+Church]

[quote name='Mainlinegolfer' timestamp='1349397720' post='5752353']
Not sure I understand the question or problem. PGA is the statewide (commonwealth) golf association for PA and conducts several statewide tournaments. See here: [url="http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp"]http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp[/url]

There are links on the site to the other regional golf associations, including Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), Western Penn Golf Asso and others. GAP and PGA are in the same office and have the same executive director.
[/quote]

The question was; "does anyone here on GolfWRX play in The Pennsylvania Golf Association?" Their tournaments are for member only and I was wondering if anyone is a member and plays in their tournaments...

[Hattori Hanzo]

I've played in the PA Junior in Hershey the last 3-4 years, and it's always one of my favorite tournaments. I've played in the PA Am as well, and the PGA definitely knows how to put together a great tournament!

[mcharlton]

Also in Pa ... Never heard of it!

[Mainlinegolfer]

[quote name='+Church' timestamp='1349398473' post='5752429']
[quote name='Mainlinegolfer' timestamp='1349397720' post='5752353']
Not sure I understand the question or problem. PGA is the statewide (commonwealth) golf association for PA and conducts several statewide tournaments. See here: [url="http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp"]http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp[/url]

There are links on the site to the other regional golf associations, including Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), Western Penn Golf Asso and others. GAP and PGA are in the same office and have the same executive director.
[/quote]

The question was; "does anyone here on GolfWRX play in The Pennsylvania Golf Association?" Their tournaments are for member only and I was wondering if anyone is a member and plays in their tournaments...
[/quote]

And what does tihis link at the website say clearly? [url="http://www.pagolf.org/faq.asp?id=10"]http://www.pagolf.org/faq.asp?id=10[/url]
So, for example, if my club is a member of the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), I can play in GAP and PA Golf Asso tournaments. Wasn't that easy? Geez, if you just click your mouse a couple of times....

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
[b]Who can be members of the Pennsylvania Golf Association?[/b]

[indent=1]Any organized golf club, golf course or golf club without real estate, located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with at least 10 individual members who have a reasonable and regular opportunity to play golf with each other; are able personally to return scores and score cards for handicap posting and elect officers to supervise golf activities and maintain the integrity of the USGA Handicap System.[/indent]

[b]How can I become a member of the Pennsylvania Golf Association?[/b]
[indent=1]You can join the Pennsylvania Golf Association by establishing a USGA Handicap Index at a PAGA Member Club. Visit the golf professional at a course near your work or home that is a member of the Pennsylvania Golf Association. To see a list of current PAGA member clubs [url="http://www.pagolf.org/clubs.asp?id=7"][b]Click Here[/b][/url]. It is necessary to establish a "home" course so that your handicap revisions can be sent to that facility for you. You can still play and post your scores wherever you want, but your handicap records will be maintained at your "home" club. Your golf professional can help you establish a handicap and start posting your scores.[/indent]

[+Church]

[quote name='Mainlinegolfer' timestamp='1349413490' post='5753517']
[quote name='+Church' timestamp='1349398473' post='5752429']
[quote name='Mainlinegolfer' timestamp='1349397720' post='5752353']
Not sure I understand the question or problem. PGA is the statewide (commonwealth) golf association for PA and conducts several statewide tournaments. See here: [url="http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp"]http://www.pagolf.org/default.asp[/url]

There are links on the site to the other regional golf associations, including Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), Western Penn Golf Asso and others. GAP and PGA are in the same office and have the same executive director.
[/quote]

The question was; "does anyone here on GolfWRX play in The Pennsylvania Golf Association?" Their tournaments are for member only and I was wondering if anyone is a member and plays in their tournaments...
[/quote]

And what does tihis link at the website say clearly? [url="http://www.pagolf.org/faq.asp?id=10"]http://www.pagolf.org/faq.asp?id=10[/url]
So, for example, if my club is a member of the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), I can play in GAP and PA Golf Asso tournaments. Wasn't that easy? Geez, if you just click your mouse a couple of times....

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
[b]Who can be members of the Pennsylvania Golf Association?[/b]


[indent=1]Any organized golf club, golf course or golf club without real estate, located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with at least 10 individual members who have a reasonable and regular opportunity to play golf with each other; are able personally to return scores and score cards for handicap posting and elect officers to supervise golf activities and maintain the integrity of the USGA Handicap System.[/indent]

[b]How can I become a member of the Pennsylvania Golf Association?[/b]
[indent=1]You can join the Pennsylvania Golf Association by establishing a USGA Handicap Index at a PAGA Member Club. Visit the golf professional at a course near your work or home that is a member of the Pennsylvania Golf Association. To see a list of current PAGA member clubs [url="http://www.pagolf.org/clubs.asp?id=7"][b]Click Here[/b][/url]. It is necessary to establish a "home" course so that your handicap revisions can be sent to that facility for you. You can still play and post your scores wherever you want, but your handicap records will be maintained at your "home" club. Your golf professional can help you establish a handicap and start posting your scores.[/indent]
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I am not asking what clubs, or who can play in their tournaments. I appreciate the help you think I need, but I am simply asking;[b] if anyone on here(GolfWRX) is a member and plays in their tournaments[/b]. The links you provided do not answer if any fellow GolfWRX'ers play in their tournaments.
But thanks anyways.

[+Church]

[quote name='Hattori Hanzo' timestamp='1349398595' post='5752441']
I've played in the PA Junior in Hershey the last 3-4 years, and it's always one of my favorite tournaments. I've played in the PA Am as well, and the PGA definitely knows how to put together a great tournament!
[/quote]

Thank you for a supportive response. I'm looking forward to tournaments in 2013.

[mcharlton]

Church ... PM me some info on it if you would

[Hattori Hanzo]

[quote name='+Church' timestamp='1349459272' post='5755189']
[quote name='Hattori Hanzo' timestamp='1349398595' post='5752441']
I've played in the PA Junior in Hershey the last 3-4 years, and it's always one of my favorite tournaments. I've played in the PA Am as well, and the PGA definitely knows how to put together a great tournament!
[/quote]

Thank you for a supportive response. I'm looking forward to tournaments in 2013.
[/quote]

What are you planning on playing this year?

[+Church]

[quote name='Hattori Hanzo' timestamp='1349485944' post='5756867']
[quote name='+Church' timestamp='1349459272' post='5755189']
[quote name='Hattori Hanzo' timestamp='1349398595' post='5752441']
I've played in the PA Junior in Hershey the last 3-4 years, and it's always one of my favorite tournaments. I've played in the PA Am as well, and the PGA definitely knows how to put together a great tournament!
[/quote]

Thank you for a supportive response. I'm looking forward to tournaments in 2013.
[/quote]

What are you planning on playing this year?
[/quote]
The 2013 schedule isn't in stone yet but so far I'm thinking about:
[b]George Dressler Pennsylvania Amateur Public Links - Bedford Springs Resort - May 5-6[/b]
[b]100th Pennsylvania Amateur Championship - Saucon Valley Country Club - July 29-31[/b]
[b][b] Amateur Qualifying:[/b] Dates TBD[/b]
[b][b]Pennsylvania Open Championship[/b] - Commonwealth National Golf Club - August 12-14[/b]
[b] [b]Open Qualifying:[/b] Dates TBD[/b]

[Hattori Hanzo]

Good stuff. Maybe I'll see you around!

[Gamble Gamble]

I may be joining CNGC, if so I will be there in mid August.

[TKD24]

[quote name='The Talented Mr Chris' timestamp='1357266806' post='6164143']
I may be joining CNGC, if so I will be there in mid August.
[/quote]

Really? They're less than 5 minutes from me. I was considering joining them or Talamore.

[Kow]

A good amount of my fellow members (RiverCrest G.C.) play in them but I mostly stick to GAP matches. Everyone likes them and they aren't too expensive to play in.

[Gamble Gamble]

[quote name='TKD24' timestamp='1357622947' post='6188709']
[quote name='The Talented Mr Chris' timestamp='1357266806' post='6164143']
I may be joining CNGC, if so I will be there in mid August.
[/quote]

Really? They're less than 5 minutes from me. I was considering joining them or Talamore.
[/quote]

My job got crazy busy in the past 4 weeks so decided to go with another club. I could not justify paying the bond and dues for CNGC if I only get to use it 25 or less times. Let me say, the [size=4]CNGC is gorgeous and would consider joining them if I am still in the area and my job was not taking up the majority of my time. [/size]

[size=4]Considering that with a few great clubs in the area running discounts for sub 35 year olds it made me think I should join another club. [/size]

If you have the free time and the price tag is within your budget, go for it. Their customer service was amazing.

[TKD24]

[quote name='The Talented Mr Chris' timestamp='1361938030' post='6511377']
[quote name='TKD24' timestamp='1357622947' post='6188709']
[quote name='The Talented Mr Chris' timestamp='1357266806' post='6164143']
I may be joining CNGC, if so I will be there in mid August.
[/quote]

Really? They're less than 5 minutes from me. I was considering joining them or Talamore.
[/quote]

My job got crazy busy in the past 4 weeks so decided to go with another club. I could not justify paying the bond and dues for CNGC if I only get to use it 25 or less times. Let me say, the CNGC is gorgeous and would consider joining them if I am still in the area and my job was not taking up the majority of my time.

Considering that with a few great clubs in the area running discounts for sub 35 year olds it made me think I should join another club.

If you have the free time and the price tag is within your budget, go for it. Their customer service was amazing.
[/quote]

Yea, Talamore has a nice discount for <35 year olds which would be nice for me. I have a social membership this year for them, so I'll be playing Talamore twice and Applecross twice.

I'm still a little mind-boggled about CNGC. I guess simply driving by it doesn't do it justice. The course definitely looks very well maintained on season, but I guess I'll have to play it to believe it. I never really thought a course amidst an office complex could be that great.

I'll need to see if I can meet a member or something to get on, they were asking for >$100 to play a trial round.

[alange_underpar]

So did any of you end up playing in any Penn Golf events? I've been playing WPGA and PGA events for years, the Tri-State Pga has some good ones to play in as well. All 3 of those groups events are steps up from playing in stuff at your home course, so if you really want to compete a little bit, get at them.