As many of you know, the Southern Nevada Golf Association is an official Allied Golf Association of the United States Golf Association. It is an honor to be in this position for the staff, volunteers and members.

Recently, USGA Regional Director Mike Sweeney spoke to the SNGA leadership and member club leads to share how the USGA is more committed than ever before when it comes to supporting and growing Allied Golf Association Partners.

From the USGA: “To be courageous leaders and trusted partners who are fully committed to an even better future for our game.”

The USGA acronym now has many meanings, listed below: Unite, Govern, Showcase, Advance.

USGA + AGAs = “US”

UNITE

Grow handicaps (+ revenue)

• Easier path via GC
• GHIN app enhancements
• Route $ locally
• Invest in AGAs

Make AGA membership more valuable

• Direct USGA dialogue
• Explore joint membership (golfers and clubs)

Engage with the USGA/AGA Joint Strategy

SHOWCASE

Recognize AGAs at USGA championships

• AGA Signage / GC registrations
• AGA promos

Make AGA championships more impactful

• Exemptions to USGA championships

AGA Staff Support

AGA Membership required to participate in USGA Qualifying

GOVERN

World Handicap System 

• Thank you to Handicap Chairs, Course Raters, club officials

Rules of Golf Videos better than ever 

Opportunity to explain rulings and equipment topics directly to AGA members

ADVANCE

America’s elite talent pipeline (USNDP)

• Future Pipeline
• State Teams

Tools to support venues

• Green Section Resources
• Water Conservation Initiative

Expand the future pipeline of leadership

• Boatwright Interns
• Pathways Program