The Missouri Golf Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf throughout the State of Missouri. It is important in Missouri that a non-commercial and impartial body of amateur golfers exists to administer the principal concerns of Missouri golfers. The MGA needs the continued support of its long-time member clubs and the affiliation of new clubs to help promote, aid, and advance amateur golf in the State of Missouri.   MEMBER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS   Ø      MGA is the governing body of the game of golf in Missouri Ø      MGA is the licensed provider of the USGA Handicap System Ø      MGA is the licensed provider of the USGA Course Rating System Ø      MGA is the regional authority on the Rules of Golf Ø      MGA is the regional authority on the Rules of Amateur Status Ø      MGA conducts state championships including the Missouri Amateur Ø      MGA conducts a statewide junior golf program and championships Ø      MGA conducts the MGA Senior Series Ø      MGA selects the team for the USGA State Team Championship Ø      MGA assists Member Clubs with tournament administration Ø      MGA is the governing body for the MGA Missouri Tour Ø      MGA is the governing body for the MGA Governor’ s Cup Ø      MGA conducts and selects teams for the East-West Missouri Cup Match Ø      MGA  maintains statewide point lists to identify and honor players Ø      MGA  major championships are in World Amateur Golf Rankings Ø      MGA oversees the USGA Handicap System to assure compliance and integrity Ø      MGA provides free Course Measuring services to member clubs Ø      MGA provides free Course Rating Services to member clubs Ø      MGA provides golf related communications through its website, newsletters, social media, e-revisions & publications Ø      MGA provides education to clubs on golfers on course management, agronomy, handicapping and the Rules of Golf Ø      MGA provides speakers to visit club regarding issues of service Ø      MGA  provides free Course Marking and Local Rules advisory services Ø      MGA allows Member Clubs the opportunity to advertise special events on the MGA website or through broadcast emails Ø      MGA allows for our Member Clubs to place ads on our website Ø      MGA provides Score Sheets for Member Club events Ø      MGA is in the process of devoting a portion of our website to our Member Clubs so you can post job opportunities   MEMBER BENEFITS   Ø      MGA Members get eGolfer game improvement features Ø      MGA Members get a mobile app for their smart phone Ø      MGA Members get a portable handicap honored worldwide Ø      MGA Members get a handicap index with integrity and trust Ø      MGA Members are eligible to compete in  MGA Championships Ø      MGA Members are eligible to enter MGA Missouri Tour tournaments Ø      MGA Members are eligible to play in MGA Governor’s Cup Matches Ø      MGA Members get a USGA Handicap – required to enter a USGA Championship Ø      MGA Members are eligible for VIP benefits NEW Ø      Elite level members get discounted tournament entry fees Ø      Elite level members get hotel and travel discounts         Ø      MGA Members support all MGA programs promoting golf Ø      MGA Members get a USGA Handicap Index Ø      MGA Members get the GHIN system including all features Ø      MGA Members get eRevision of their handicap index Ø      MGA Members get eRevision communication updates Missouri Golf Association 3401 W Truman Blvd Suite 101 PO Box 104164 Jefferson City, MO. 65110 573-636-8994 phone    573-636-4225 fax     mogolf@mogolf.org MGA Staff: Scott Hovis, Executive Director Randy Bickel, Director of Junior Golf Karen Raithel, Director of Member and GHIN Services