On March 1, registration opens for the 2019 golf tournament season. This year we have changed platforms and will be using the Golf Genius Tournament Management program. To help with any confusion, here are a few tips to prepare you for March 1st when registration opens. Do you have an active GHIN number? To be Continue reading
KGA & KCGA Agree to Merge
The Boards of Directors of the Kansas Golf Association and the Kansas City Golf Association have reached an agreement in principle to merge on or before December 31, 2020. The two storied golf associations will immediately begin operating with a single staff to serve the needs of all golfers in its territory of Kansas and the Kansas City Continue reading
What Scores Can I Post?
Sometimes there are restrictions on what scores a player can and cannot post. We’re here to help break those down. Scores you can post: Rounds played with at least one other person. To post a 9-hole score, you must have played 7-12 holes under the USGA Rules of Golf. To post an 18-hole score, you must Continue reading
4 Reasons Why You Need to Be Posting Your Scores
I know what you’re thinking, “I don’t even play in tournaments that use my handicap for scoring, why do I have to post my scores??” Here’s the thing. Even if you don’t currently play in Net Scoring tournaments, there are a lot of reasons why your Handicap Index needs to be accurate. Pairings Ever been Continue reading
Kansas City Golf Show
The Kansas City Golf Show is back for another weekend of golfing fun at the Overland Park Convention Center on February 15-17. Explore great deals and fun activities from the largest gathering of golf retailers and exhibitors under one roof. Each ticket will come with a front door bonus that includes golf rounds at Lake Continue reading
2018 Junior Golf Highlights
Match the Junior Golfer with his or her accomplishments. Answers are below. Choices: Joe Bultman, Justin Wingerter, Sion Audrain, Julia Misemer, Hanna Hawks, Megan Propeck, Nicklaus Mason #1: She was the 2018 Girls Player of the Year, Champion of KC Junior and Kansas Junior Amateur, Qualified for 2019 US Women’s Four-Ball #2: He was the 2018 Continue reading
SMART Golf Goals for The New Year
The weather in Kansas might have you thinking that the golf season is far away, but in reality, it is right around the corner. By setting goals for the new year, you’ll be prepared for the season before you even step onto to the course. We put together a few golf-related goal ideas for 2019 Continue reading
Announcing the 2018 Club Growth Awards
The KCGA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Club Growth awards. The awards are presented annually for growing women’s and junior golf and are presented to the clubs which create the most new KCGA members. The awards are based on women and juniors who establish a GHIN number/handicap for the first time or Continue reading
Do You Want to Play College Golf?
Whether you’ve always wanted to play in college or you just started thinking about it, the process can feel overwhelming. Here are a few details to keep in mind. The recruiting process is important. Making a good impression with the coach and team are crucial during this process. One way to do this is to Continue reading
Lionsgate Set to Host Watson Challenge for the First Time
View the 2019 Watson Challenge press release here. By Taylor Albritton