What Florida State Golf Association does

The Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) is a nonprofit amateur golf governing body founded in 1913 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with additional staff presence in southeast and southwest Florida. As an allied golf association of the USGA, FSGA serves 353,000 individual members and 850+ member clubs across the state through a comprehensive suite of tournament, handicap, and member services. Its operating footprint is substantial: 550+ tournament days annually, including 42 men's state championships, 17 women's state championships, 45+ USGA qualifying days (more than any other state), 200+ one-day events, the Florida Junior Tour (FJT), interclub team competitions, and a winter series.

The underlying technology stack is built on three third-party platforms: the USGA-GHIN (Golf Handicap Information Network) system for handicap administration — making it part of the largest handicapping organization in the country; Golf Genius for tournament management and live scoring; and nopCommerce for e-commerce/membership operations. FSGA also integrates RapidTee for tee-time booking. The association performs more course ratings per year than any other organization in the country and runs 55+ Rules of Golf and Rules of Handicapping seminars annually.

Revenue is generated through individual membership dues, tournament entry fees (including championship, exempt, and late-entry fees), merchandise sales via the FSGA Store, and grants — most notably $700,000+ annually from the Florida Golf License Plate Fund distributed through the FSGA Foundation for First Tee programs, local junior golf programs, and college scholarships. The Future of Golf Foundation serves as the charitable arm. Pricing is event-specific: a Florida GHIN handicap online purchase is $40, men's interclub team entry is $150 ($1,200 championship fee per team), women's interclub is $100 per team ($350 championship fee per person), and the store uses a flat $15 shipping rate with volunteer discounts. The association is governed by a volunteer Executive Committee and Board of Directors of approximately 25 individuals and is supported by 500 volunteers serving as tournament officials and course rating experts, with paid headquarters staff in the 11-50 range.

Name

Florida State Golf Association

Legal name

Florida State Golf Association

Website

https://fsga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Florida State Golf Association is a nonprofit amateur golf governing body and USGA affiliate serving 353,000 individual members and 850+ clubs across Florida. It administers 550+ annual tournament days, GHIN handicap services, course rating, rules education, and junior development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Association Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Golf association services
• Handicap management
• Amateur tournament organization
• Course rating services
• Golf membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Individual membership fees for the FSGA, with over 353,000 individual members and 850+ member clubs
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Entry fees for championships, qualifiers, one-day events, and junior tour events; includes championship fees, exempt fees, and late entry fees of $10
3. Merchandise Sales: FSGA Store selling apparel including men's/women's shirts, outerwear, headwear, accessories, and volunteer gear with $15 flat rate shipping
4. Grants and Foundation Funding: Partnership with Florida Golf License Plate Fund providing $700,000+ in grants per year for First Tee programs and local junior golf programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Florida State Golf Association administers official USGA handicap indexes, organizes amateur championships and sanctioned tournaments, performs golf course ratings, and delivers rules education across Florida. It sells individual and club memberships, merchandise, and championship entry services through a digital storefront, supported by a network of 850+ member clubs.

Product overview

The Florida State Golf Association operates as a golf governing body offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around tournament management, handicap services, and member programs. The organization conducts over 550 tournament days annually across six main tournament categories: Men's Championships (42 state championships), Women's Championships (17 state championships), USGA Qualifying (45+ events), One-Day Events (200+ events), Florida Junior Tour (for juniors ages 9-18), and Winter Series (for golfers 25+). Core offerings include the GHIN Handicap Service (the largest handicapping organization in the country), Course Rating and Measurement Services, Rules of Golf Seminars (55+ annually), and Interclub team competitions. The organization also supports junior and amateur golf through the FSGA Foundation (providing $700,000+ in annual grants and scholarships) and operates a merchandise store with volunteer discounts. Supporting programs include The LinkUp (casual events for young women), Live Scoring powered by GolfGenius, and RapidTee integration for booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Florida Junior Tour (FJT): The premier championship series in Florida for junior golfers, conducted by the Florida State Golf Association for boys and girls ages 9 to 18.
• Future of Golf Foundation

Products and services

• Individual FSGA Membership Annual membership for individual amateur golfers in Florida that provides an official USGA-recognized handicap index via GHIN, access to sanctioned events, rules of golf resources, and member benefits.
• FSGA Club Membership Annual affiliation for golf clubs and facilities that delivers official USGA course rating, handicap administration for the club's members, eligibility to host sanctioned events, and inclusion in the statewide competitive structure.
• FSGA Amateur Championships and Sanctioned Tournaments Statewide amateur championships and sanctioned tournaments organized and administered by FSGA for individual members and member clubs.
• USGA Course Rating and Slope Services Official USGA course rating and slope measurement services performed for affiliated Florida golf courses to enable sanctioned play and handicap use.
• GHIN Handicap Index Service Handicap index administration through the GHIN platform, providing members and clubs with official USGA-recognized handicap computation and posting tools.
• FSGA Online Store (Merchandise and Event Registration) E-commerce storefront for FSGA-branded merchandise, championship tickets, and event registration, built on the nopCommerce platform.
• Rules of Golf Education and Resources Educational content and resources on the Rules of Golf provided to members, member clubs, and the broader Florida golf community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 550+ tournament days conducted annually including 40+ state championships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• USGA-GHIN (Golf Handicap Information Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with USGA-GHIN handicap service makes up the largest handicapping organization in the country, providing handicap administration for 353,000+ individual members and enabling score posting and handicap verification for all FSGA tournaments.
• United States Golf Association (USGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSGA is an allied golf association of the USGA, conducting over 45 days of USGA qualifying events annually for US Open, US Women's Open, US Amateur, US Junior, and other national championships. More USGA qualifiers conducted than any other association or state in the country.
• Florida Golf License Plate FundmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn conjunction with the Florida Golf License Plate Fund, FSGA provides more than $700,000 in grants per year for First Tee programs and local junior golf programs, supporting junior golf development throughout Florida.
• Youth on CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing junior golfers with access to affordable golf through the Youth on Course program, supporting youth development in the sport.
• PGA of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive cooperation with PGA of America in supporting and promoting amateur golf in Florida.
• International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSGA cooperates with IAGA for best practices sharing and coordination among golf associations.
• Golf Course Superintendent's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive cooperation with Golf Course Superintendent's Association in serving golf in Florida.
• Florida Hickory GolfersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Florida Hickory Golfers for hickory golf events including the Florida Hickory Open, promoting traditional golf history.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Georgia State Golf Association: State-level USGA allied golf association operating amateur tournaments, handicap administration, and junior golf programs in Georgia. Directly comparable to FSGA in mission, structure, and USGA affiliation, differing only by state geography.
• Carolinas Golf Association: USGA allied golf association serving North and South Carolina with similar tournament operations, GHIN handicap administration, junior programs, and volunteer-driven model — a direct functional and structural peer to FSGA.
• Southern California Golf Association: One of the largest USGA allied golf associations in the country, operating amateur championships, handicapping, and member services in Southern California. Directly comparable to FSGA in scale of membership and tournament density.
• Texas Golf Association: State-level USGA allied golf association administering amateur golf in Texas with comparable tournament, handicap, and member-club services. Direct peer operating under the same USGA affiliated-association framework as FSGA.
• Golf Association of Michigan: USGA allied state golf association providing tournament management, GHIN handicapping, course rating, and member services in Michigan. Functionally identical to FSGA's offering set, serving a similar member-club base.
• New England Golf Association: Regional USGA allied golf association administering amateur tournaments, handicap services, and interclub competitions across multiple New England states. A direct structural peer to FSGA's tournament and handicap operations.

Broad incumbents

• United States Golf Association (USGA): National governing body of amateur golf in the U.S. and the parent organization with which FSGA holds allied-association status. Operates the GHIN handicap system that FSGA distributes at the state level and runs the national championships for which FSGA hosts qualifiers.
• PGA of America: National association representing golf professionals, with which FSGA cooperates in promoting amateur golf. A broader industry incumbent operating across professional development, events, and advocacy that intersects with FSGA's amateur mission.

Regional players

• Golf Canada: National governing body for golf in Canada, administering handicapping (GHIN-equivalent), national amateur championships, and member programs. Comparable in mission to FSGA but operates across an entire country rather than a single state, and does not directly compete in FSGA's territory.

Emerging players

• First Tee: National youth-development organization providing golf instruction and life-skills programming for young people, funded in part through FSGA grants from the Florida Golf License Plate Fund. Overlaps with FSGA's junior golf mission but focuses on introductory youth development rather than competitive amateur play.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fsga
• Facebookfacebook.com/fsga1913
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-state-golf-association

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