What Oregon Golf Association does

The Oregon Golf Association (OGA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership association founded on March 15, 1924 in Oregon, USA, operating as the official USGA-affiliated governing body for amateur golf across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Headquartered in Woodburn, OR, the association serves 50,000+ individual members and 315+ public, private, and associate member clubs, with a small operating staff of 1–10 employees. Its core offerings center on (i) the official USGA Handicap Index delivered through the third-party USGA GHIN mobile application, (ii) a championship portfolio spanning the 117th Oregon Amateur, 96th Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur, 42nd Oregon Senior Women's Amateur, and 78th Tournament of Champions, and (iii) member-exclusive benefits including adidas and Columbia Sportswear employee-store access and the OGA Passport discount program. OGA is one of the few state golf associations that owns its own golf course (OGA Golf Course, 30th anniversary in 2024).

OGA's business model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues, tournament entry fees, and charitable donations. Junior golf programming is delivered through Oregon Junior Golf (a wholly-owned 501(c)(3) subsidiary) via the Youth on Course subsidy program ($5 or less rounds at 72 participating courses, 28,565 subsidized rounds in 2025 and 77,000+ cumulative since 2014), the Jacobsen Youth Initiative, EJ Playdays, and the Girl's Golf Fund. Technology infrastructure is built on third-party platforms: USGA GHIN for handicap tracking and Golf Genius for tournament registration, live scoring, and results management. The GTM motion is community-led — tournaments, word-of-mouth among the Oregon/SW Washington golfing community, and event-based marketing through the annual Portland Golf Show and member-club network drive membership acquisition and engagement. Distribution runs through oga.org (membership enrollment, score posting, event registration), the support.oga.org donation portal, and physical access via 315+ member clubs plus the owned OGA Golf Course.

Revenue is generated from three streams: annual membership dues (specific pricing not publicly disclosed), tournament entry fees across the championship portfolio, and donations/fundraising (including the annual Bandon Dunes raffle, which raised $51,900 in 2024). The organization also benefits from strategic partnerships with Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, Flipwedge (equipment trade-in), Fred Meyer Rewards, and brand partners adidas and Columbia Sportswear. OGA celebrated its centennial in 2024 and continues to operate as an independent, member-governed non-profit with no parent company, external investors, or publicly disclosed financials.

Name

Oregon Golf Association

Legal name

Oregon Golf Association

Website

https://oga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Oregon Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1924 that serves 50,000+ golfers and 315+ clubs across Oregon and Southwest Washington as the official USGA handicapping authority, operating championships, the Youth on Course subsidy program, and member benefits including owned-course and employee-store access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Association Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf association services
• Amateur golf tournaments
• Handicap indexing
• Member club golf
• Golf course management

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing official USGA Handicap Index, competitive tournament access, member benefits including employee store discounts and exclusive offers
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations to Oregon Junior Golf (501(c)(3)) supporting youth programs including Youth on Course subsidies, Girl's Golf Fund, and Jacobsen Youth Initiative. Annual fundraisers include Bandon Dunes raffle generating $51,900 in 2024.
3. Tournament Entry Fees: Fees for competitive events including Oregon Amateur Championship, Junior Amateur, Senior Women's Amateur, and other sanctioned competitions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Oregon Golf Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) governing body for amateur golf in Oregon and Southwest Washington, providing individual and club memberships, USGA handicap indexing, statewide amateur and junior championships, and rules of golf administration. It also owns and operates the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, Oregon, and runs youth development programs through its Oregon Junior Golf subsidiary.

Product overview

The Oregon Golf Association offers a membership-based platform centered on USGA handicapping services and competitive tournament management. The core product is OGA Membership (Adult and Junior tiers), which provides an official USGA Handicap Index, access to member benefits including employee store shopping discounts, and eligibility for OGA competitions. The championship portfolio includes the Oregon Amateur Championship (117th edition), Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur (96th edition), Oregon Senior Women's Amateur Championship (42nd edition), and Tournament of Champions (78th edition). Junior golf programming through the Jacobsen Youth Initiative encompasses the Youth on Course subsidy program (enabling $5 or less rounds at 72 participating courses), EJ Playdays non-competitive events, Girl's Golf Fund, and a full competitive circuit of Major championships and team events. Supporting offerings include the OGA Golf Course (one of few association-owned courses), OGA Passport discount program, and GHIN Mobile App for score posting and membership verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OGA Individual Membership (Adult) Annual individual membership for adult amateur golfers in Oregon and Southwest Washington, providing access to a USGA Handicap Index, eligibility to compete in OGA-sanctioned tournaments, and member benefits across 315+ affiliated clubs.
• OGA Junior Membership Annual membership for junior amateur golfers that provides access to junior competitions, the Youth on Course program, and member benefits tailored to young players.
• USGA Handicap Index Services Official USGA handicap indexing service administered through the GHIN (Golf Handicap and Information Network) platform, available to individual members and member clubs throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• Oregon Amateur Championship Premier state-level amateur stroke play championship run by the OGA for elite amateur golfers in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur Championship Annual junior amateur championship named after Bob Norquist, providing a competitive pathway for top junior golfers in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• Oregon Senior Women's Amateur Championship Annual championship for senior women amateur golfers in Oregon and Southwest Washington, providing a sanctioned competitive pathway in the senior women's category.
• Tournament of OGA Champions Invitational championship event for past OGA champions across men's, women's, senior, and junior categories, recognizing title holders within the Oregon amateur golf community.
• Youth on Course Program Affordable-access program that lets junior golfers play participating courses at reduced rates, lowering barriers to entry for young players in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• OGA Golf Course Championship golf course owned and operated by the OGA in Woodburn, Oregon, offering public tee times, memberships, and event hosting for member clubs and the public.
• OGA Passport Reciprocal-play benefit program that allows OGA members to access participating member clubs across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• Oregon Junior Golf OGA-operated subsidiary focused on youth golf development, providing programs, clinics, and competitive opportunities for junior golfers across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77,000+ subsidized rounds for junior golfers since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FlipwedgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOGA partners with Flipwedge to grow the game through free clubs and deliver value to members with higher trade-in bonuses and faster credit for equipment upgrades.
• Youth on CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth golf access program that OGA administers in Oregon, providing $5 or less rounds at 72 participating courses. Since 2014, subsidized over 77,000 rounds and $460,000 in greens fees.
• Fred Meyer RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity rewards program allowing Fred Meyer customers to link their rewards card to Oregon Junior Golf Fund, Inc. (NPO #DR037) to generate donations for junior golf programs.
• Bandon Dunes Charitable FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Bandon Dunes raffle benefiting OGA Junior Golf; 2024 raffle raised $51,900. Foundation directs proceeds toward conservation, education, housing, and youth golf programs on the South Coast.
• Portland Golf ShowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual golf expo at Portland Expo Center endorsed by OGA, PGA Oregon Chapter, First Tee, and LPGA Amateur Golf. OGA branding and presence at the show.
• Columbia SportswearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive employee store shopping benefit for OGA members at Columbia Sportswear Employee Store in Portland, offering up to 50% off regular retail pricing plus additional holiday discounts.
• adidasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive employee store shopping benefit for OGA members at adidas Employee Store in Portland (Montgomery Park), providing exclusive pricing during designated invite periods.
• GHIN (USGA)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial USGA handicap system providing Golf Handicap Index, score posting, and proof of OGA membership through GHIN mobile app.
• Golf GeniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationTournament management platform used for OGA event registration, live scoring, and results for championships including Oregon Amateur and Junior Amateur.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Youth on Course: National nonprofit subsidizing youth golf rounds to $5 or less at participating courses nationwide. OGA administers the Oregon chapter and depends on the national program; partial overlap in mission and beneficiary base.
• First Tee: National youth golf development nonprofit delivering character-education programs at golf courses. Adjacent to OGA's junior programs (Oregon Junior Golf, Youth on Course), operating at national scale with overlapping youth-golf mission.

Direct peers

• Carolinas Golf Association: State/regional amateur golf association covering North and South Carolina with USGA handicapping authority and extensive championship calendar. Closest functional analog to OGA's combined governing-body and championship-host role.
• Colorado Golf Association: State amateur golf association providing handicapping, championships, and member benefits in Colorado. Closely mirrors OGA's structure, including youth golf development and member-club governance.
• Texas Golf Association: State amateur golf association administering USGA handicaps, championships, and member services across Texas. Same operating model as OGA, scaled to a much larger state with deep member-club footprint.
• Southern California Golf Association (SCGA): Major state amateur golf association serving Southern California with handicapping, championships, and member club network. Directly mirrors OGA's structure at much larger scale (hundreds of thousands of members).
• Idaho Golf Association: Neighbor state amateur golf association with USGA handicapping, championships, and member services for Idaho. Operates a smaller-scale version of OGA's model in an adjacent regional market.
• Washington State Golf Association (WSGA): State-level amateur golf association for Washington, sharing OGA's Southwest Washington service territory. Operates the same USGA handicapping, championship, and membership model with direct competition for member clubs and golfers.
• Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA): Regional amateur golf governing body serving the Pacific Northwest with member clubs, championships, and handicapping services. PNGA is OGA's direct counterpart at the multi-state level — same membership-and-championship model with overlapping territory.
• Northern California Golf Association (NCGA): Large state-level amateur golf association providing USGA handicapping, member benefits, and championships across Northern California. Closest comparable by scale, programs, and direct-to-golfer membership model.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OregonGolfAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-golf-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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