Rcga public player program

Some information may no longer be current. Canada's millions of unattached public golfers can now become clubmates - virtually. There's no clubhouse, no staff to tip, no tee-times or greens, for that matter. What the RCGA and provincial bodies have created is a "club membership option" through which public golfers will join virtual golf clubs without property and become full members of the RCGA and their applicable provincial golf associations. It's open to individuals, groups, golf facilities and large organizations across Canada.

Similar programs have been very successful in the United States. Or maybe a public golf facility will start a club and offer certain benefits to its members.

Matt: While I like the concept, this is a tough sell. Before joining a private club, I was in the GAO public player program out of necessity to enter tournaments. Robert Thompson. Share this: Email Tweet. Global Golf Post — Little played big March 19, Read More. Golf Canada loss shrinks, membership program February 13, Saturday Feature: Canada's October 22, Add comment. Sympatico: Shaughnessy's the draw for July 18, Private clubs will provide this information.

There are also public golf courses where the public can play for a fee. Some operate on a first come first served basis, while others require booking in advance.

Check under "Golf Courses" in the local yellow pages for further information. Listings for the numerous driving ranges in Canada can be found under "Golf Practice" or "Golf Driving Ranges" in the local yellow pages. Golf in Canada. Canada How To. Information for the golfer on golfing in Canada: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play the handicap system, medical certificates with information on who to contact locally For information on golf championships in Canada: Click here Golf Seasons The main golf season runs from the middle of April until the end of October.

The Handicap The RCGA is the authoritative body which is responsible for establishing and maintaining a uniform handicap system across golf clubs, in co-operation with the provincial golf associations. For information on the RCGA handicap system: Click here Handicaps are calculated using the best ten results of the last 20 rounds played. Joining a Club Joining a golf club is usually a straightforward process: contact the club's membership team or ask at the reception for membership details.