Becoming a member of Mass Golf means you’ll be joining more than 123,000 golfers and 360 clubs in Massachusetts in support of the game of golf. You will also become part of the Golf Handicap Information Network® (GHIN) which is the largest handicap management service in the world, serving more than 2.3 million golfers and 15,000 golf clubs.
Mass Golf provides a GHIN # and Handicap Index to all members. A Handicap Index provides every golfer – regardless of age, gender, or skill level – with a universal measure of playing ability under the World Handicap System.
Members have the ability to post their scores by using the GHIN mobile app or visiting ghin.com. This official app also has a free course map & GPS feature, along with the ability to track stats and progress.
Whether you have questions about Rules information, score posting, handicapping, event registration, or junior development, Mass Golf’s staff is ready to assist any active member.
Designed for golfers of all ages and playing abilities, Member Days are open to all Mass Golf Members. These one-day events offer access to some of the state’s finest private courses for an affordable, casual and fun experience.
Mass Golf conducts several Parent Child, Mixed Team, and Women’s Tournaments each year. Additionally, Men’s Team Matches were introduced in 2024, allowing members to participate in a competitive and social inter-club format.
Mass Golf’s digital news publication is delivered to your inbox each week. It includes the latest local, regional and national golf news that you want to know.
The Massachusetts Golfer is a print publication, available exclusively to Mass Golf Members and delivered to their doorsteps free of charge.
Our Members are offered exclusive discounts from Mass Golf sponsors including Arbella, Imperial Headwear, Tournament Solutions and many others. We also offer discounted opportunities for unique international golf trips.
As a way of celebrating this achievement, Mass Golf sends each Member a customized and distinctive bag tag and certificate that commemorates the accomplishment.
Each season, Mass Golf sponsors and conducts nearly 60 events and 18 statewide championships for juniors, seniors, men, and women. Mass Golf also conducts Qualifying for several USGA Championships.
By way of programs like First Tee – Massachusetts, Youth on Course, and the Student Member Program, Mass Golf is committed to helping young golfers develop and gain access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Your support helps further that mission.
Mass Golf provides support and assistance for issues related to the Rules of Golf, amateur status, the World Handicap System™ and course rating.
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Who is a Member of Mass Golf? Anyone with an established Handicap Index with one of our member clubs.
