Mission Statement
We serve and advance the game of golf by providing opportunities for everyone to play, through promoting its best interests and in celebrating its storied history.
Vision
To make golf the game of a lifetime.
About the Georgia State Golf Association
Founded in 1916, the Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) has grown into one of the largest Allied Golf Associations in the country with nearly 320 member clubs and over 100,000 individual members. With a mission to serve and advance the game of golf in the state of Georgia, GSGA offers numerous benefits and services to golfers and golf facilities, including administration of the World Handicap System, course rating and measuring, education of the Rules of Golf, and a full schedule of statewide competitions for men and women of all ages and abilities. Other services include a statewide Junior Tour and Adaptive Golf Program, award-winning Golf Georgia Magazine, management of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, and a charitable foundation.
Mission Statement
We invest in programs and other initiatives which honor our donors and impact the lives of those that work in and play the game of golf.
Vision
Enriching the lives of others through the game of golf.
About the GSGA Foundation
The GSGA Foundation (GSGAF) was founded in 1984 to promote the game of golf in Georgia by providing scholarships, educating the public, and contributing to charitable efforts that further the purposes of golf throughout the state. Today, the GSGA Foundation invests in programs and other initiatives which honor its donors and impacts the lives of those that work in and play the game of golf, specifically the Yates and Moncrief Scholarship Programs, as well as through various Adaptive Golf and Junior Golf activities.
Click below to view GSGA committee descriptions and term lengths.
Click below to view GSGA Foundation committee descriptions and term lengths.
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The Adaptive Golf Committee is comprised of community programming site leaders, instructors and key volunteers who meet to share best practices on topics such as equipment, instruction, training methods, resources, and opportunities for community outreach. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a one (1) year term and may serve for more than one (1) term. The committee should meet at least twice per year and the current staff liaison is David Windsor.
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The Bill Todd Award Committee is comprised of all previous Bill Todd Award recipients and is chaired by the Immediate Past President. The committee reviews candidates and has the authority to annually select a recipient of the Bill Todd Award. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. The committee meets once annually, and the current staff liaison is Matt Vanderpool.
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The Business Development Committee explores development initiatives to optimize corporate partnerships and business growth opportunities. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a three (3) year term and may serve for one (1) additional term. The committee should meet quarterly, and the current staff liaison is Drake Browne.
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The Championship Committee shall consist of not less than seven (7) nor more than fifteen (15) members. The Chairperson of the Championship Committee shall be appointed by the President with concurrence of the Board of Directors. The Chairperson shall name additional members of the Championship Committee with concurrence of the President. The Championship Committee oversees, and has the authority to make decisions, related to all aspects of the competitions of the Association, including Player of the Year Awards, entrance fees, eligibility, conditions of competition for tournaments, amateur status, conduct issues and any disputes regarding competitions of the Association. The Championship Committee may appoint sub-committees to assist it in the administration of its duties. All committee members shall serve for a three (3) year term and may serve for one (1) additional term. The committee should meet at least twice per year near the beginning and end of the Association’s competitive playing season, and the current staff liaison is Jeff Fages.
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The Communications & Marketing Committee examines opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of the GSGA, its services and benefits, and its role in supporting the game in Georgia. The committee also provides input on content for the association website as well as Golf Georgia and Golf Georgia PLUS. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a three (3) year term and may serve for one (1) additional term. The committee should meet twice annually, and the current staff liaison is Jason Taylor.
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The Compensation Committee shall be composed of the President, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Chief Executive and General Counsel shall be non-voting ex officio members of the Compensation Committee. The Immediate Past President shall serve as Chairperson. The Compensation Committee shall recommend to the Board of Directors annual amounts for bonuses, salaries, and profit-sharing contributions. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make additional recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for terms which coincide with service as an Officer. The committee should meet once annually, and the current staff liaison is Matt Vanderpool.
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The Course Rating Committee oversees the administration of the GSGA's course rating and measuring programs for member clubs as set forth by the USGA Course Rating System. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a one (1) year term but may serve for more than one (1) term. The committee meets as needed and the current staff liaison is Bryan Nelson.
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The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Chief Executive and General Counsel shall be non-voting ex officio members of the Executive Committee. The President shall serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall function only in the interim between regular meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have the same powers and authority as the Board with respect to any and all urgent matters requiring prompt action; provided, however, any action taken by the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Board of Directors forthwith, and shall be subject to ratification by the Board at its next Regular meeting, or at any Special Meeting called for that purpose. The Executive Committee may not adopt amendments too these By-Laws.
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The Finance and Audit Committee shall consist of not less than five (5) nor more than nine (9) members. The Treasurer shall serve as Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee and shall appoint additional committee members with the concurrence of the President. The committee shall periodically review the financial condition of the Association and report any matters of interest to the Board of Directors. Additionally, the committee shall review the annual budget and audited financials of the Association and make a recommendation for approval to the Board of Directors. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a three (3) year term and may serve for one (1) additional term. The committee shall meet twice a year in the second and fourth quarters and the current staff liaison is Bill Deiters.
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The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Committee assists the GSGA in management of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame by reviewing eligibility criteria and making recommendations for each class of inductees into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes and may only make recommendations to the Board of Directors. All committee members shall serve for a three (3) year term and may serve for one (1) additional term. The committee meets annually, and the current staff liaison is Drew Braswell.
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The Handicap Committee provides clarifications or makes decisions on behalf of the GSGA related to World Handicap System matters that are requested by GSGA Member Clubs. This committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a one (1) year term and may serve an unlimited number of additional terms. The committee meets as needed and the current staff liaison is Linda Sommers.
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The Historical Preservation Committee assists the GSGA in acquiring and retaining images, videos, documents, books, artifacts, and the like to help preserve the history of GSGA, GSGA member clubs, as well as prominent golfers and golf events in Georgia. Additionally, the committee works to identify ways the GSGA can better serve as a resource of historical information on the game in Georgia. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a three (3) year term and may serve for one (1) additional term. The committee should meet at least twice annually, and the current staff liaison is Matt Vanderpool.
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The Nominating Committee shall consist of five (5) members, one of whom shall be the most recent Past President prior to the Immediate Past President who is willing and able to serve. This person shall serve as Chairperson of the Nominating Committee. The President shall propose four (4) additional members of the Nominating Committee which shall be voted on by the Board of Directors at its third quarter meeting. No current member of the Board of Directors may serve on the Nominating Committee, but past Board members may do so. Members of the Nominating Committee shall serve for a one (1) year term but may serve for more than one (1) term. The Nominating Committee shall present a proposed slate of candidates for Officers and Directors at each Annual Meeting to be voted on by the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall make diligent and intentional efforts to propose slates of candidates which reflects the state's rich diversity of race, gender and geography. The committee shall meet annually in the fourth quarter, and the current staff liaison is Matt Vanderpool.
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The Women's Golf Committee is comprised of female golfers from various backgrounds who assist the GSGA in developing non-competitive opportunities to encourage more women to play golf. The committee also seeks out partnerships with other women's golf organizations to collaborate on exposing the game to more women. The committee does not have the authority to approve expenditures or policy changes but may make recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed. All committee members shall serve for a three (3) year term and may serve for one (1) additional term. The committee should meet at least twice a year, and the current staff liaison is Jeff Fages.
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This committee's function is to manage the affairs of the Foundation between meetings of the Board of Trustees and to perform other duties and have other such powers as may from time to time be delegated by the Board of Trustees. The committee shall have the same powers and authority as the Board with respect to any and all urgent matters requiring prompt action; provided, however, any action taken by the committee shall be reported to the Board of Trustees forthwith, and shall be subject to ratification by the Board at its next regular meeting, or at any Special Meeting called for that purpose.
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This committee shall present a proposed slate of candidates for Officers and Trustees at each Annual Meeting to be voted on by the Board of Trustees. Should an Annual Meeting not be held, this approval must take place by the end of the fourth quarter meeting of the Board of Trustees. The committee shall make diligent and intentional effort to propose slates of candidates which reflect the state's rich diversity of race, gender, and geography.
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This committee shall periodically review the financial condition of the Foundation and report any matters to the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the committee shall review the annual budget and audited financials of the Foundation and make a recommendation for approval to the Board of Trustees. The committee assists the GSGA Foundation in management of the investment portfolio and its performance. The committee shall also provide the Scholarship Committee with a recommendation of funds to distribute through the GSGA Foundation Yates & Moncrief Scholarship Programs.
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This committee reviews candidates and has the authority to annually select a recipient of the Carey Brown Award. This award exists to recognize exemplary service to the Foundation through furthering its mission and purposes as a volunteer, donor, or supporter. This committee shall meet once annually in the fourth quarter of the Foundation year. Historically, this award is given biennially.
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This committee is responsible for the oversight of the GSGA Foundation Yates & Moncrief Scholarship Programs. The committee is responsible for reviewing eligibility criteria, interviewing scholarship candidates, and recommending scholarship recipients to the Board of Trustees. The committee may appoint sub-committees to assist it in the administration of its duties. The following sub-committees have been established: Application Review Committee, Moncrief Interview Committee, Yates Interview Committee, and the Dick Franklin Award Committee.
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This sub-committee reviews new Yates and Moncrief Scholarship applications. The sub-committee provides a quantitative score for each applicant and recommends to the Scholarship Committee which applicants should be interviewed by the Yates and Moncrief Interview Sub-Committees.
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This sub-committee interviews recommended Moncrief Scholarship applicants for the character component of the scholar applicant review. The committee makes recommendations to the scholarship committee a percent of the requested amount for each individual applicant. There may be two Moncrief Interview Sub-Committees serving University of Georgia and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College applicants.
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This sub-committee interviews recommended Yates Scholarship applicants for the character component of the scholar applicant review. The committee makes recommendations to the scholarship committee a percent of the requested amount for each individual applicant.
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This sub-committee selects the two Dick Franklin Award winners. These additional scholarship awards are given to the most outstanding rising junior and senior Yates Scholars.