LPGA Amateurs Portland Chapter

2023 GHIN Handicap Service & OGA Membership

As a member club of the Oregon Golf Association, LPGA Ams PDX offers its members this opportunity to maintain a Handicap account with the Golf Handicap Index Network system, commonly referred to as "GHIN" (pronounced "gin," like the booze). 

This GHIN/OGA membership is optional and separate from your LPGA Ams membership. To register for this option you must be a current member of LPGA Ams PDX, i.e., you must have already renewed your 2023 membership. An annual fee of $37 must be paid by credit card to complete your registration. 

Chapter members choosing this option receive OGA member benefits including those listed below.

• Use the "Register Now..." button/bar to Create/Renew/Transfer your GHIN handicap. 

OR/WA Posting Season. Opens Mar 1. Closes Nov 30.

Rounds played in areas with year-round posting in Dec, Jan & Feb may be posted.

Questions? Email Chapter Handicap Chair Jeanne Biggerstaff

OGA 2023 Membership Benefits

• Handicap Index®: For golfers looking to establish/maintain their Handicap Index®, the OGA provides all members with easy-to-use resources (online and mobile app) with the GHIN Handicap computation service.

• Golf Savings: Members-only email offers are sent throughout the year with flash deals to great courses. OGA Members save every time they play at a trio of championship-level courses: Chambers Bay, OGA GC, and The Home Course. Additionally, members can receive more than $2,000 in golf saving through the Passport program.

• Employee Store Access: OGA Members gain periodic access to shop the adidas Employee Store, Columbia Employee Store and Nike Company Store.
   
• Prize Giveaways: Prizes are given during the annual Member Madness and Member November promotional periods. Monthy $500 Bandon Dunes Gift Card giveaways occur May through August. The only eligibility requirement is that you are an OGA Member. 
   
• Bonus Magazine Subscriptions:  OGA members with up-to-date mailing information in their GHIN profile will receive subscriptions to Golf Digest and Pacific Northwest Golfer magazines. Check with your club director or handicap chair to ensure your info is current.
   
• PNGA Membership:  When you join the OGA, you automatically become a member of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association at no additional cost. The PNGA presents special offers (via email) for members to play fantastic gofl courses in Oregon and along the West Coast.

Resources: Your OGA Membership Dues at Work--Giving Back to the Game