What is Club Finder?

The SCGA Club Finder serves three major purposes:

  • Finds new members for your club
  • Promotes your events to non-members
  • Allows the SCGA to help you market your golf club in your local golf community

Visit clubfinder.scga.org to see if your club is listed. Then click one of the links below for more information:

I found my club! I didn’t find my club!

How does the Club Finder work?


If your club is listed...

How do I update or improve my listing?

PLEASE CONTACT US if any information needs to be added or updated.

Please note: The SCGA developed a web portal (accessible through scga.org) where you can edit your club information, events and email your members. The platform will be available in June.

My club’s location is incorrect. How do I change it?

PLEASE CONTACT US if you wish to change your club’s address.

Please note: We are using the address that we have on file for your club. This may be the address of your home course, one of your club’s officers, or another address selected by your club.

If you are a type 2 or afilliate golf club we recommend:

  • The facility where your club plays most often
  • A central point in your region or county

How do I get my club’s events listed?

EMAIL US YOUR SCHEDULE. Events help people find when and where your club plays, leading to new members. Get them listed!

Please note: The SCGA developed a web portal (accessible through scga.org) where you can edit your club information, events and email your members. The platform will be available in June.

Should my members use the Club Finder to renew?

No, we recommend sending your members directly to your online join/renew portal (if applicable). They can also find your club information or renewal portal by going to scga.org/renew.

How do I get my club featured on the home page of Club Finder?

If you’d like to have a video of your club featured on the Club Finder homepage, email us your club story, why you think you should be featured, and date/time/location of the event you where you want the video captured.


If your club is not listed...

How do I get my club on Club Finder?

Add your club, which must be open to new members, in 2 easy steps:

STEP 1: Sign up for the SCGA Online Join/Renew Portal.

STEP 2: Fill out the Club Information Form

These 2 items ensure that prospective members can find accurate data about your club and sign up instantly online.

I don’t want my club on Club Finder. How do my members find my contact info if they use the platform?

When an individual searches for your club directly through the platform and doesn’t find it, he/she will be prompted to find your unlisted club HERE.


Other FAQs

How does the SCGA define Popular, Travel, and Social clubs?

You may have noticed on the Club Finder homepage suggested search options for “Popular Clubs,” “Travel Clubs” and “Social Clubs.” Here is how we define each of these parameters:

  • Popular clubs have the most members
  • Social clubs host non-competitive events and hold events focused on fun/social aspects of the game (as opposed to competition)
  • Travel clubs generally do not have a home course and therefore play multiple courses in their region

I have a good idea for an improvement to the Club Finder. Who do I contact?

We’re always looking for feedback on how we can improve the experience for our clubs and users. If you have any suggestions on how we can achieve this, please contact us HERE.


How do I establish a Handicap Index?

Step 1: Have your GHIN # handy.

Step 2: Post three 18-hole rounds or six 9-hole rounds.

Step 3: Your Handicap will be calculated early the morning after you post a score once you have reached the Step 2 thresholds.


Posting Scores

3 Easy Ways to Post Scores:

1. Posting on GHIN.com

Post quickly and easily at ghin.com.




2. Posting on the USGA's GHIN App

The GHIN app is a fast, easy and effective way to post your scores.

Get it on Google Play




3. Posting on the local course computer

Nearly all SoCal courses have a computer that SCGA members can use to post scores after your round. Use the touch screen monitor and follow the prompts to post your score.



Handicap Related Resources


Partner Benefits

Please note:

Partner benefits will be emailed — along with your SCGA Membership Card — to the email address you provide at signup. Members should allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

$20 Off Purchase of $100 or More

Expiration Date: Check your membership email
URL: worldwidegolfshops.com
Special Instructions: To redeem your gift card, use the coupon codes provided in your SCGA partner benefit email. They are valid for use at any Roger Dunn / The Golf Mart online or in store. Click HERE for details and restrictions.


Good for the Game Support

Click the links above for more info.


SCGA Benefits & Services

Handicap Index®

A Handicap Index ® is the gold standard for tracking your improvement or competing with other golfers. That’s because GHIN is the only Handicap Index that is universally trusted by Southern California golfers for competitive purposes.

FORE Magazine

§lifestyle providing members a unique look into all the region has to offer. This quarterly publication features courses, travel & human-interest stories and highlights the SCGA’s core services, including Rules & Handicapping, Public Affairs and the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation.

Can't wait to get your FORE fix? Click here to visit foremagazine.com.

SCGA Content

Informative and entertaining video content including Swing Tips, Rules Crew and Member Club Spotlights.

FORE Her

The golf industry can at times be heavily male-dominated. Not to mention there are issues in the world, as well as in golf, that seem to matter more to women. The goal of FORE Her is to share stories for women, often by women and about women. We hope our female members will look forward to receiving this monthly newsletter. If not, feel free to unsubscribe! We certainly don’t want this to be another annoying junk email that clutters your inbox.

To subscribe, click here.



Your Local Golf Community

Join your fellow club members!

To find out where and when your golf club is playing, contact your club’s handicap chair or club representative for details (you can find a list of club contacts HERE). It is also likely that your club’s schedule is posted online (just a google search away), or you can contact the SCGA to provide available information.


Playing Opportunities for All

SCGA Championships

The SCGA hosts a variety of tournaments every year that appeal to a wide range of skill levels. Whether you're a scratch golfer looking to qualify for the U.S. Open or SCGA Amateur Championship, or a higher handicap player wanting to participate in one of the SCGA's individual or team events, there is always an event for you.

Visit our Championship Calendar and find your event today!


SCGA Member Outings

SCGA Member Outings offer members the opportunity to play in a non-competitive, championship-quality setting at some of the region’s finest private and public courses.

Events are open to all members of all skill levels who want to participate in no-pressure golf at a premier course. Bring a group of friends or join us as a single and we’ll pair you with some future friends.

To See the full schedule, click here.


SCGA One-Day Series

It's like the FedEx Cup for amateur golf in SoCal. Players of all skill levels are invited to participate and earn points in this full-year event series. The season culminates with a Match Play event to determine the SCGA One-Day Series Champion!