Q: What is the SCGA Junior Golf Club?
The SCGA Junior Golf Club provides junior golfers with an SCGA membership and includes Youth on Course. Youth on Course provides discounted golf rates at more than 130 facilities in Southern California and over 1600 facilities in North America. Club members can also participate in monthly club outings, educational activities, and are eligible for the college scholarship program. You must reside within Southern California to sign up for an SCGA Junior Golf Club membership.
Q: What is Youth on Course?
Youth on Course is an affordable junior golf access program. The program creates affordable access to golf for youth by establishing $1-$5 green and $1-$2 range fees at golf facilities across the country during off-peak hours. There are currently more than 1600 golf facilities participating in the program. Participants can start using their membership when they have received their membership card via email. To see a list of participating facilities, click here.
Q: How do I become an SCGA Junior Golf Club member?
You can sign up for the SCGA Junior Golf Club online here. Your membership will be processed within three business days, at which time your membership card will be emailed to you. You cannot utilize the discounted rates until you have the credential in hand to show at our participating facilities. Membership expires one year from date of purchase. You must reside within Southern California to sign up for a membership.
Q: How much does it cost to be an SCGA Junior Golf Club member?
The membership fee is $60. You may apply for financial assistance during the sign-up process.
Q: How long does it take for my membership to be approved?
Your membership application will be processed within 3 business days. You will receive an email when your membership has been approved. Your printable membership card will be sent via email once your membership is active.
Q: Why have I not received the confirmation and/or further information e-mail if I have already made a payment?
If the primary email address listed when completing the membership application was that of the junior, the email was sent to that address, NOT the email address used when payment was made. Please contact junior@scga.org to inquire about the status of membership or call 818-980-3630 and ask to speak with the SCGA Junior department.
Q: My junior golfer lost their membership card. How do I get a new one?
Please contact junior@scga.org and we will have a new membership card sent via email.
Q: What is a Club Outing?
SCGA Junior hosts monthly Club Outings throughout Southern California. These outings can include a golf clinic, a team tournament, a casual 9-holes, or a skills challenge competition. Club Outings are a great chance for members to get additional playing opportunities while meeting fellow junior golfers of similar age and ability levels.
*Club Outings currently on hold.
Q: Does SCGA Junior offer instruction?
SCGA Junior offers a Player & Youth Development program in Southest LA, San Fernando Valley, and Riverside. Juniors are grouped according to age and skill level and have a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of golf in a fun and educational environment. Click here to learn more.
Q: I am already an SCGA Member through my parent's golf club or CIF. Does this mean I’m a SCGA Junior Golf Club member?
No. You will need to sign up with one of our online clubs if you would like to have SCGA Junior privileges. Your SCGA/GHIN membership number will remain the same. Please provide this number when applying for membership.
Q: What is the difference between Supervised and Unsupervised status?
All SCGA Junior members are given Supervised status upon completion of the online curriculum. An adult must accompany members at all times when utilizing the program.
To receive Unsupervised status, a golfer must be at least 13 years of age and have an established Handicap Index. An Unsupervised golfer has proven that they have the golf ability and maturity to go to a facility on their own. This means that a golfer can play a round of golf at a normal pace of play, understands the rules of golf and appropriate golf etiquette. To request unsupervised status, please contact us at junior@scga.org.
Q: I forget my child’s SCGA number, where can I find this?
You can e-mail us at junior@scga.org or call us at 818-980-3630 ext. 804.
Q: Can we use the program after we have registered, but before we receive the membership card?
No, you MUST have your membership card with you to be able to have access to the discounted range and green fees.
Q: My child hasn’t used the membership, can I have a refund?
If you request a refund within three months of making payment and your child has not checked in at a participating facility, you can request a refund. Once the refund has been processed, the membership will be inactivated.
Q: What do I need to bring with me to Youth on Course facilities?
In order to access the discounted rates at SCGA Junior facilities, you must ALWAYS have your membership card with valid expiration date.
Q: How long does my SCGA Junior membership last?
Your SCGA Junior Golf Club membership lasts for one year from date of sign up. You will receive email notifications reminding you to renew your membership one month before the expiration date. The program is for junior golfers only, so those who register when they are 18 will have their membership expire on their 19th birthday.
Q: How do I renew my SCGA Junior Golf Club membership?
You can renew your membership by completing the application and making payment here.
Q: What are the age restrictions for SCGA Junior Golf Club membership?
Junior golfers must be 5-18 years-old to join. Membership will automatically expire on your 19th birthday.
Q: Am I an SCGA member when I receive my GHIN number and SCGA Junior membership card?
Yes! As soon as the SCGA has provided you with a membership number (GHIN number), you are officially a member and will receive all of the privileges of SCGA Membership including an SCGA/USGA Handicap Index, a subscription to FORE Magazine, opportunities to play in SCGA Tournaments and Outings, and more. Once you receive your membership card via email you can access the discounted rates at Youth on Course facilities.