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Program FAQs 
March 25, 2009
What is the USGA/OGA Alliance Membership Program?
The USGA/OGA Alliance Membership Program is a one-year,
strategic partnership that will automatically enroll all 2009
first-time and renewing Oregon Golf Association members in
the USGA/OGA Alliance Membership program at no additional
cost beyond their regular OGA annual fee.
What benefits do I receive as a USGA/OGA Alliance
Member?
In addition to your OGA benefits, you will receive a
personalized USGA/OGA bag tag, special USGA Member discounts
and offers, the monthly
USGA/OGA Insider
e-newsletter and the opportunity to volunteer at USGA
championships.
When can I expect to receive the Alliance Membership
benefit package, including the USGA/OGA bag tag, USGA Member
ID card and the "Free Round of Golf Certificate"?
OGA Members with valid mailing addresses who have an active
OGA Membership as of Apr. 30, 2009 can expect to receive the
Alliance Membership package in mid-to-late June. OGA Members
who join between May 1 and June 10
will receive their benefits by mid-to-late July. OGA Members
who join between June 11 and August 5 will receive their
benefits by early-to-mid-September.
What happens if I am already a USGA member?
If you are currently an Individual, Dual or Junior Member of
the USGA, your USGA Membership will be extended one year from
your current USGA expiration date at no extra cost.
What happens if I have an upper-level USGA Membership?
OGA Members who are also active USGA Members at the Champion,
Eagle, Medal, Honor and Patron Level
will not
have their USGA Membership extended (as provided to the basic
and dual members), but their upper-level benefits will be
expanded to include the USGA/OGA Alliance bag tag and
USGA/OGA Alliance communications. To view a complete list of
USGA Membership levels and benefits, visit
https://members.usga.org/
.
I just received a notice from the USGA to renew my USGA
Membership. What should I do?
If you would like to continue to receive the associated USGA
member benefits (e.g., U.S. Open hat) at the basic and dual
Member level then please renew your USGA Membership. OGA
Members who are active USGA Members at the basic level will
have their USGA Membership extended for a period of one-year
and will be automatically enrolled in the USGA/OGA Alliance
Membership program.
I just received a notice from the USGA to renew my
upper-level USGA Membership. What should I do?
If you would like to continue to receive the USGA upper-level
membership benefits (e.g. USGA Championship calendar, U.S.
Open hat, etc.) then please renew your USGA Membership. OGA
Members who are also active USGA Members at the Champion,
Eagle, Medal, Honor and Patron Level
will not
have their USGA Membership extended (as provided to the basic
and dual members) but their upper-level benefits will be
expanded to include the USGA/OGA Alliance bag tag and
USGA/OGA Alliance communications.
As a USGA/OGA Alliance Member, am I eligible to apply for
the random drawing to purchase tickets for the 2010 U.S. Open
at Pebble Beach?
Yes, USGA/OGA Alliance Members are eligible to apply for the
random drawing during the application period of March 1 to
April 15 (5 p.m. EST). A USGA Member ID is required to enter
the drawing. OGA Members, who are not currently active USGA
Members, can call the USGA Customer Service Staff at (800)
223-0041 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST) for
assistance. Please identify yourself as an USGA/OGA Member to
the Customer Service associate and request a USGA Member ID
number to include on the ticket application (
www.usga.org/tickets
).
What is the United States Golf Association?
The USGA is a non-profit organization that has served as the
national governing body of golf for the U.S., its territories
and Mexico since its formation in 1894. The Association
sponsors a variety of programs that benefit everyone who
plays the game, among them: conducting 13 national
championships each year, writing and interpreting The Rules
of Golf, funding turfgrass research, promoting better course
maintenance practices, and testing and regulating equipment,
and supporting grassroots programs through its
For the Good of the Game
® initiative.
I have a question on my USGA Membership, who can I contact?
If you have additional questions, simply contact the USGA
Members Program Customer Service, Monday through Friday, 9:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) at (800) 223-0041.
What if I want to receive additional USGA Membership
benefits?
If you would like to upgrade your USGA Membership to obtain
additional benefits (e.g., U.S. Open Golf hat, The Rules of
Golf), please contact the USGA Members Program Customer
Service Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) at
(800) 223-0041.
What if I don't want this membership?
You have the option to decline this membership offer by
contacting the OGA at (503) 981-4653. However, we hope you
reconsider your support of the USGA and try the membership
for a year.
Is my privacy protected?
The USGA will not make the personal information of Alliance
Members available to third parties (except as may be
necessary to fulfill the Alliance Membership) unless the
Alliance Member is already or becomes a USGA Member in the
future. E-mail addresses will be used solely for the purpose
of sending monthly USGA/OGA Alliance E-Newsletters and other
Alliance communications. Club Members lists are subject
to the OGA privacy policy.
What if I don't want to receive the Alliance
e-newsletters?
USGA/OGA Alliance Members can opt-out of these communications
at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link located at
the bottom of every e-newsletter. You will be unsubscribed
from the USGA/OGA Alliance e-mail communications within 10
business days.
What will happen to my USGA/OGA Alliance Membership after
one year?
The USGA/OGA Alliance Membership pilot program will be
evaluated in the fall of 2009. We will send an e-mail
announcement on the future of the program in Dec. 2009.
Why am I still receiving solicitations from the USGA to
join the Members Program?
In an effort to attract new supporters, the USGA solicits
prospective Members through the mail. The USGA obtains names
from a variety of golf-related mailing lists. The names on
the list are checked against the USGA current Membership
records to avoid sending out invitations to current USGA
Members. If the name and address on the list is slightly
different from the name or address on the USGA Membership
file, a solicitation may be sent out. Please contact the
Members Program Customer Service Staff and the USGA will
eliminate the second address in the future.
What happens to my USGA/OGA Alliance Membership if I move
out of state during the year?
Unless you request otherwise, you will continue as a USGA/OGA
Alliance Member until your USGA/OGA membership expires.
My contact information recently changed, how can I update
this information?
Please contact the USGA Members Program calling (800)
223-0041 or with an e-mail to
membership@usga.org
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