Since 1897, the MGA has dedicated itself to serving golf in the Metropolitan Area and providing golfers with a wide range of services and programs. The Metropolitan Golf Association is one of the nation’s oldest and largest golf associations.

As an MGA member you are eligible to compete in first class championships, receive the Met Golfer, enjoy Play Days, get your Handicap Revision via e-mail, track your game with the My MGA App, be a part of our active online community and so much more.

The Metropolitan Golf Association has always been a national leader in handicapping and developed the forerunner of the handicap system, adopted by the USGA in 1911. In the early 1980’s the MGA and USGA jointly developed the GHIN (Golf Handicap & Information Network) service used by 140,000 golfers locally and golfers nationwide today.

The MGA Foundation has impacted thousands of young people through caddie academies, GOLFWORKS, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York and junior competitions.

Jackie Dubrovich achieved her longtime dream, winning gold as part of the United States women’s team foil squad at the Paris Olympics. The members of North Jersey Country Club made sure it was even more special.

The MGA Foundation has impacted thousands of young people through caddie academies, GOLFWORKS, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York and junior competitions.

Since 1897, the MGA has dedicated itself to serving golf in the Metropolitan Area and providing golfers with a wide range of services and programs. The MGA was officially chartered on April 14, 1897, at Delmonico’s in New York City.

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There are three main ways to become an MGA member and receive all the benefits that come with it. Below are some frequently asked questions from those interested in MGA membership. Q: Do I have to join a private club to be an MGA member?

Compete in MGA Championships – some of the oldest and most prestigious in the nation with events for all levels of competitors