New Jersey State G.A.

What New Jersey State G.A. does

The New Jersey State Golf Association (NJSGA), branded as NJ Golf, is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1900 that serves as the official state governing body for amateur golf in New Jersey. Headquartered at 3 Golf Drive, Suite 206, Kenilworth, New Jersey, the organization administers golf championships (Amateur, Women's Amateur, Senior Open, Mid-Amateur, Junior), Member Golf Days, handicap services through the USGA GHIN system, and the GHIN Mobile App for tournament management. It also operates two foundations — the Caddie Scholarship and Youth Foundation — to support junior golfer and caddie development through scholarships, Pro-Ams, and the Gail Reilly Scholarship program.

The association serves a base of 50+ member clubs and thousands of individual amateur golfers throughout New Jersey. Core products include annual memberships providing handicap services and championship eligibility, premium event packages (the Donald Ross Experience at $2,000–$4,000), and digital member resources through the NJ Golf Clubhouse platform. Underlying technology relies on third-party infrastructure: USGA's GHIN handicap system, Golf Genius tournament registration software, and standard digital channels (website, email, social media across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Flickr) plus the NJ Golf Magazine publication.

NJSGA generates revenue through membership dues, event registration fees ranging from $85 to $350, corporate sponsorships (Provident Bank, Donnelly Industries, McRae Capital Management, Dunning, Tharanco Lifestyles, Imperial), and donations to its foundations. The organization operates in cooperation with the USGA for handicap and tournament services and partners with the Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) on educational seminars. Governance is via a Board of Trustees and staff, with no parent company, subsidiaries, acquisitions, or funding rounds disclosed in the available data.

Name

New Jersey State G.A.

Legal name

New Jersey State Golf Association

Website

https://njsga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The New Jersey State Golf Association (NJ Golf) is a non-profit founded in 1900 that serves as the official state governing body for amateur golf in New Jersey, providing championships, handicap services via USGA GHIN, member golf days, and junior golf development programs to 50+ member clubs and thousands of individual golfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Golf Association Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Amateur golf association
• State golf championships
• Golf handicap services
• Member golf clubs
• Junior golf programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenilworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to handicap services, championship participation, member golf days, and other member benefits
2. Event Registration Fees: Entry fees for championships, member golf days, junior programs, and special events ranging from $85 to $350 per team or individual
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnership agreements with companies including Provident Bank, Donnelly Industries, Dunning, McRae Capital Management, Tharanco Lifestyles, and Imperial for event sponsorship and advertising
4. Donations to Foundations: Charitable contributions to Caddie Scholarship and Youth Foundation programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New Jersey State Golf Association administers amateur golf in New Jersey through state-level championships, member club services, handicap tracking via the USGA's GHIN system, and youth development programs. It serves both member golf clubs and individual golfers, offering membership subscriptions, event registration, junior golf tours, caddie scholarships, and the Youth Foundation as core offerings. Founded in 1900 and headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ, it operates as the official USGA state affiliate for New Jersey.

Product overview

NJ Golf operates as a unified membership-based golf association offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for New Jersey golfers. The core offerings include membership with access to championships, Member Golf Days, handicapping services via the GHIN Mobile App, and the NJ Golf Clubhouse digital platform. Supporting programs encompass junior golf initiatives, the Caddie Scholarship and Youth Foundation for youth development, a course directory, and educational resources. Premium add-ons include the Donald Ross Experience event series and the NJ Golf Magazine publication. Championships span amateur, women's, senior, mid-amateur, and junior categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GHIN Mobile App: Mobile application for handicap services and tournament management in cooperation with USGA
• Caddie Scholarship
• Youth Foundation

Products and services

• NJ Golf Membership Annual individual membership subscription for amateur golfers in New Jersey, offered at tiered levels (Standard, GHIN handicap, GHIN + Magazine, and GHIN + Donald Ross Experience) that provide handicap tracking, tournament access, member communications, and association benefits.
• Member Golf Days Member-exclusive golf events hosted at affiliated clubs across New Jersey, providing NJSGA members with access to play courses and participate in association-organized rounds.
• NJSGA State Championships Schedule of state-level amateur golf championships, including stroke-play and match-play events for men, women, seniors, and juniors, run by the NJSGA across member club venues.
• GHIN Handicap Services USGA handicap index administration delivered through the GHIN platform, providing member clubs and individual golfers with course rating, score posting, and handicap calculation services.
• GHIN Mobile App Mobile application for handicap tracking and score posting, allowing golfers to manage their GHIN numbers and post scores from a phone.
• Member Club Directory Online directory of NJSGA member golf clubs across New Jersey, allowing golfers to find and engage with affiliated clubs.
• Course Directory Directory of golf courses in New Jersey, supporting golfer discovery and planning.
• Junior Golf Tour Competitive junior golf tour organized by the NJSGA for young amateur golfers in New Jersey, providing structured tournament play.
• NJSGA Youth Foundation Non-profit foundation supporting youth golf development programs and participation initiatives in New Jersey.
• Caddie Scholarship Program Scholarship program administered by the NJSGA Youth Foundation to support young caddies, including the Francis E. Cernese, Jr. Scholarship awards.
• Donald Ross Experience Premium bundled package offering Donald Ross-designed course access and curated experiences, available as a top-tier membership upgrade.
• NJ Golf Magazine Official publication of the NJSGA covering New Jersey amateur golf news, available in digital and print formats.
• NJ Golf Clubhouse (Member Portal) Online member portal providing golfers with access to handicap tools, tournament registration, member communications, and association services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 125+ years of continuous service to New Jersey golf
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Provident BankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerProvident Bank is the presenting sponsor for the 125th Amateur Championship. The partnership includes significant branding presence, logo placement on championship materials, and category naming rights for major events.
• Donnelly IndustriesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDonnelly Industries is the presenting sponsor for the 106th Open Championship. The construction industry company supports NJ Golf through event sponsorship and marketing partnerships.
• McRae Capital ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMcRae Capital Management is the presenting sponsor for the 104th Father & Son Championship, providing financial support and branding for this family-focused event.
• DunningcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDunning is listed as an NJ Golf partner, providing logo placement on the website and promotional materials as part of their sponsorship package.
• Tharanco LifestylescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTharanco Lifestyles is a corporate partner supporting NJ Golf, appearing in the partner section of the website with branding and marketing benefits.
• ImperialcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerImperial is listed as an advertising partner and sponsor on njgolf.org, providing sports industry marketing support.
• USGA (United States Golf Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJ Golf operates in cooperation with the USGA for handicap services (GHIN) and tournament management. The association administers USGA qualifiers and connects members to national championship opportunities.
• Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint seminars and educational events with MGA, including World Handicap System and Rules of Golf educational programs for mutual member clubs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carolinas Golf Association: Multi-state amateur golf association serving North and South Carolina with championships and member services. Comparable as a USGA-affiliated amateur golf governing body, with similar nonprofit, membership-driven operations.
• Connecticut State Golf Association: State amateur golf association serving Connecticut with championships and member services. Comparable structure, regional Northeast geography, and nonprofit member-based model.
• Metropolitan Golf Association: Regional golf association serving the New York metropolitan area with handicap administration, championships, and member club services. Directly comparable in mission and structure; NJSGA explicitly partners with MGA on joint educational seminars.
• California Golf Association: California's state amateur golf association running championships, USGA qualifiers, and member club programs. Comparable as a large-scale state nonprofit association, scaled up by California's larger golf market.
• Illinois Golf Association: State amateur golf association for Illinois organizing championships, member golf days, and handicap services. Comparable in scale, structure, and service mix as a Midwest nonprofit state association.
• Massachusetts Golf Association: State amateur golf association for Massachusetts running championships and handicap administration. Highly comparable as a Northeast nonprofit state association affiliated with the USGA.
• Pennsylvania Golf Association: Pennsylvania's state amateur golf association providing championships, handicapping, and club services. Comparable size and geography as a neighboring state association serving amateur golfers in a similar Mid-Atlantic market.
• Golf Association of Michigan: Michigan's state amateur golf association providing tournaments, handicap services, and club benefits. Comparable in scale and mission as a regional nonprofit state association.
• New York State Golf Association: State-level amateur golf association for New York, offering championships, handicap services, and member club programs. Closest structural peer—same nonprofit, single-state model with USGA GHIN affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• United States Golf Association (USGA): National governing body for amateur golf in the U.S. and operator of the GHIN handicap system NJSGA administers. Comparable as the parent umbrella organization that delegates state-level championship and handicap functions to allied associations like NJSGA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/njgolf1900
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@njgolf1900
• Facebookfacebook.com/njgolf1900
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nj-golf
• Instagraminstagram.com/njgolf1900

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Investors

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M&A

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