FAQ - Joining the USGA

 


How do I update my personal information with the USGA?  

Does the USGA Members Program share my address or any of its mailing lists?  

What is the difference between Individual and Dual levels, and what is the Junior level?  


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How do I update my personal information with the USGA?       top

You may change your address through our Web site using the Update Personal Information Form or call our Members Program Customer Service Department at 800-223-0041 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, (Eastern Time). Leave a voice mail message on our machine after 4:30 PM. To ensure that your request is properly fulfilled, it is extremely important to leave your former address information along with your current address and telephone number.



Does the USGA Members Program share my address or any of its mailing lists?       top

Yes, USGA membership information will, periodically, be made available to carefully screened organizations, unless you request otherwise ( USGA Privacy Policy ). If you prefer to elect to keep your record private, please let us know in writing. Send your request to USGA Members Program, PO Box 746, Far Hills, NJ 07931-0746 . In order to process your request you must include your eight digit membership ID number found on your membership ID card with a note "I do not wish to be on other lists," and we will make sure that your information is not sent to any other organizations. Members can also prevent their name from being made available to all direct mail companies by contacting: Mail Preference Service c/o Direct Marketing Association, PO Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008.



What is the difference between Individual and Dual levels, and what is the Junior level?       top

A Dual Membership is offered to two individuals ONLY if they reside at the same address. The cost of a dual membership is less expensive than purchasing two individual memberships.

The household is entitled to two Rules of Golf , and two ID cards and two bagtags .

Junior Level is available for individuals under 13 years of age. Only the Individual level is available for Juniors.