Allied Organizations
* Denotes current Massachusetts Golf House tenant
United
States Golf Association - USGA
P.O. Box 708
Far Hills, NJ 07931-0708
908-234-2300
www.usga.org
The USGA has served as the national governing body of golf since its formation
in 1894. It is a non-profit organization run by golfers for the benefit of
golfers. The USGA remains committed to promoting policies and programs For
The Good of The Game. The USGA acts in cooperation with national, regional,
and local golf associations in areas of common interest. The Association also
represents the United States in relations with golf associations of other
countries. As the national governing body, the USGA is responsible for the
following services: writes and interprets the Rules of Golf, produces the
Rules of Amateur Status, conducts national tournaments, provides a handicap
service, maintains equipment standards, funds turfgrass and environmental
research and preserve's golf history through the USGA Museum and Library.
Women's
Golf Association of Massachusetts - WGAM *
Marie Tucker, Executive Director
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
P: 774-430-9010
F: 774-430-9011
www.wgam.org
Founded in 1900, the Women's Golf Association of Massachusetts (WGAM) is the
oldest state women's golf association in the United States. The WGAM currently
serves over 2,000 individual members who belong to more than 180 member clubs.
Each year the WGAM sponsors 24 amateur tournaments in addition to an active
junior golf program open to any girl residing in Massachusetts. In 1985, the
WGAM organized the WGAM Jr. Scholarship Fund for the sole purpose of providing
scholarship aid to deserving junior golfers who have participated in the WGAM
Junior Golf Tournament Program.
Francis
Ouimet Scholarship Fund, Inc. *
Ted Highberger, President
Robert P. Donovan, Executive Director
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
P: 774-430-9090
F: 774-430-9091
www.ouimet.org
One of the largest independent scholarship organizations in New England and
second largest caddie fund in the United States, the Ouimet Fund will award
an historic $1 million in the 2004-2005 academic year. The million-dollar
mark will bring The Fund to over $14.6 million in need-based college tuition
assistance scholarships to 4,100 young people since its founding in 1949.
In 2003-2004, the Ouimet Fund awarded $975,000 to 350 young people. The awards
range from $1,000 to $9,000 per year. Honorary scholars are also designated
among those applicants who do not require financial assistance. The Francis
Ouimet Scholarship Fund, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) organization and is considered,
“The Golf Charity of Massachusetts.” The scholarship program is
professionally managed and contributions to The Fund are tax-deductible. Ouimet
Fund applicants must have completed at least two years service to golf as
caddies or helpers in pro shop or course superintendent operations in Massachusetts.
The Ouimet Scholarship is competitive, with applicants evaluated based upon
golf service, academic excellence, character and financial need.
New
England Chapter - Golf Course Owners Association *
Tom Kimball, President
Donna Dunn, Executive Director
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
P: 774-430-9030
F: 774-430-9101
www.negcoa.org
The New England Chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association is
an organization that represents the interests of local golf course owners
and operators. We offer a forum for our members to consider the issues of
operation, management, development, and promotion of golf at privately held;
public and private access golf courses. Through our educational opportunities
we assist our members in becoming more effective and knowledgeable business
owners. Through our player development programs we ensure golf has a healthy
future.
Golf
Course Superintendents Association of New England *
Russell E. Heller, President
Sharon Brownell, Executive Secretary
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
P: 774-430-9040 / 800-833-4451
F: 774-430-9101
www.gcsane.org
Originally known as the Greenskeepers Club of New England, the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of New England (GCSANE) hosts 12 regular meetings
a year in order to present its members with the opportunity to observe golf
course maintenance as practiced throughout courses in New England. GCSANE
also conducts educational programs to elevate the standards of the profession
and inspire an alliance among association members.
New
England Club Managers Association *
Richard G. Shulz, President
Lee Kelly, Managing Director
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
P: 774-430-9050
F: 774-430-9101
www.necma.org
The New England Club Managers Association (NECMA) was established in 1914
and is the oldest club managers chapter in the country. It has continually
been a leader in the advancement of opportunities for private club managers,
and foremost, students of the culinary and hospitality industries. The purposes
of the Chapter are to provide education to persons connected with the management
of clubs and other associations of similar character, to promote and encourage
efficient and successful club management and to advance friendly relations
among its members.
New
England Senior Golfers' Association *
John W. Clegg, President
Paul J. Carey, Executive Secretary
Post Office Box 376
Westwood, MA 02090
P: 781-449-1452
www.nesga.org
Founded in 1922, the New England Senior Golfers' Association was created with
the goal of encouraging friendly competition among senior golfers and fostering
the game in the spirit and tradition of the United States Golf Association.
In addition, the association holds monthly golf tournaments during the season
at various golf clubs across New England. The New England Senior Golfers'
Association is a major contributor to the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
through its NESGA Scholarship which is funded each year by the NESGA membership
comprising of 400 senior golfers from New England.
Bay
State Seniors' Golf Association *
Richard A. Labine, President
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
E: rlabine@aol.com
The Bay State Seniors' Golf Association aims to promote friendly competition
and good fellowship and to advance the best interests of golf and senior golfers
in Massachusetts. Any male amateur golfer above the age of 55 who is in good
standing with a Massachusetts Golf Association member club is eligible to
become a member of the organization. The Bay State Seniors' Golf Association
hosts five major tournaments annually and also sends a group to compete in
state team competition against teams from New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode
Island.
Hickory
Shafts *
Arthur Noyes, Secretary
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
E: ahta1@aol.com
Formed in 1947 by a group of pre-senior amateur players, Hickory Shafts is
now made up of more than 125 individual members between the ages of 40 and
55. The organization conducts two events per year, capped off by the crowning
of the Individual champion at the organization's annual meeting. The common
thread among Hickory Shafts members is that they have either enjoyed a strong
competitive amateur playing career or have been involved in golf administration
at a club or regional level.
New
England Intercollegiate Golf Association *
George Jacobson, Executive Director
4 Lindsey Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
P: 978-922-8333
F: 978-922-8333
www.mgalinks.org/neiga.htm
The New England Intercollegiate Golf Association, Inc. (NEIGA) is a non-profit
organization which was first organized in 1934 at the Oakley Country Club
in Watertown, Massachusetts. With the exception of the World War II years
of 1941-45, it has maintained both individual and team championships annually.
It is believed to be the largest gathering of collegiate players from NCAA
Divisions I, II and III competing at the same location on a 36-hole layout.
There are currently 48 New England colleges and universities as members.
New
England Golf Association *
Harry McCracken, Executive Secretary
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
P: 774-430-9020
F: 774-430-9101
www.negagolf.org
The New England Golf Association (NEGA) is comprised of officers and leaders
from the six New England golf associations and conducts three major amateur
championships each year: New England Amateur Championship, New England Junior
Invitational and the New England Senior Championship. The organization is
run by an appointed, part-time executive secretary.
New
England PGA - NEPGA
Nathan Robbins, Executive Director
P.O. Box 743
284 E. Temple Street
Boylston, MA 01505
P: 508-869-0000
F: 508-869-0009
www.nepga.com
The New England PGA has been making the game of golf better for over 80 years
in New England. The NEPGA is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting
the game of golf and is one of the 41 sections that comprise the PGA of America.
The NEPGA administers over 150 tournaments yearly for professional, amateur
and junior golfers. The NEPGA also sponsors junior golf clinics, hold educational
seminars for PGA professionals, and hosts two merchandise shows annually.
The NEPGA consists of over 670 PGA golf professionals and over 230 PGA apprentices
at over 340 golf facilities in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
and Rhode Island.
Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations - AMGO
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766
P: 774-430-9010
F: 774-430-9101
The Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations (AMGO) is dedicated to promoting and serving the interests of the game of golf and the golfers in Massachusetts. Members of AMGO include the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England (GCSANE), Massachusetts Golf Association (MGA), New England Club Managers Association (NECMA), New England Golf Course Owners Association (NEGCOA), New England Professional Golfers’ Association (NEPGA) and Women's Golf Association of Massachusetts (WGAM).
Connecticut State Golf Association - CSGA
Ron Drapeau, Executive Director
Golf House
35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 212
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
P: 860-257-4171
F: 860-257-8355
www.csgalinks.org
Maine State Golf Association - MSGA
Nancy S. DeFrancesco, Executive Director
374 U.S. Route One
Yarmouth, ME 04096
P: 207-846-3800
F: 207-846-4055
www.mesga.org
New Hampshire Golf Association - NHGA
Jeremy Sprince, Executive Director
P.O. Box 486
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
P: 603-569-3471
F: 603-569-3472
www.nhgolf.com
Rhode Island Golf Association - RIGA
Robert Ward, Executive Director
One Button Hole Drive, Suite #2
Providence, RI 02909
P: 401-272-1350
F: 401-331-3627
www.rigalinks.org
Vermont Golf Association - VGA
James F. Bassett, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1612, Station A
Rutland, VT 05701
P: 802-773-7180
F: 802-773-7182
www.vtga.org
Western Massachusetts PGA Chapter
Mike Zaranek, President
35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 212
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
P: 860-257-4653
F: 860-257-8355
www.ctpga.com
Connecticut Section PGA
Tom Hantke, Executive Director
35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 212
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
P: 860-257-4653
F: 860-257-8355
www.ctpga.com
Northeastern New York Section PGA
Tracie Warner, Executive Director
120 Russell Road, Suite 2
Albany, NY 12205
P: 518-438-8645
F: 518-438-8670
http://www.neny.pga.com
The Allied Golf Association
Sam Nykorchuck
9 Watson Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
P: 413-443-5492