Head Coach Membership - Women's Golf Coaches Association

Head Coach Membership

Membership in the Women's Golf Coaches Association is open to head women's collegiate golf coaches at Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA institutions. Dues for Head Coaches are $325.00 annually (Division I), $225.00 annually (Division II/III) or $175.00 annually (NAIA/NJCAA). Please note that late fees apply after October 15 each year:

Dues paid between October 15, 2024 - January 1, 2025 - $100 penalty;
Between January 2, 2025 - March 1, 2025 - $175 penalty;
After March 1, 2025 - $250 penalty.

If you are not a current member, please contact Paige Marotta and she will assist you to apply for membership.

WGCA Member Convention

Invitation to attend the Annual WGCA Member Convention. The Convention, held in December each year, offers its members a dynamic educational program combined with an opportunity to interact and network with their coaching peers from throughout the country.

Student-athlete recognition

Only student-athletes of WGCA member head coaches are eligible for year-end WGCA Awards. Your student-athletes will separate themselves from competitors as they enter the work force by showcasing their phenomenal accomplishments both in the classroom and as a college athlete. These awards include the PING WGCA National Player of the Year, WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine, WGCA First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention All-Americans, and the WGCA All-American Scholar Team which requires a 3.50 cumulative GPA. Additionally, the WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award is an award based on the average GPA for all members of a women’s collegiate team for the full year. The top teams with the highest collective average GPA are recognized.

coaching recognition

Eligible for coaching awards including the Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride, Kim Evans Award, and Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award.

wgca mentorship program

Eligible to participate in a professional development opportunity through the WGCA Mentorship Program. Through this program coaches are matched up in small groups that include a lead mentor, who has 10+ years of experience, along with mid-level mentors. With monthly virtual calls and dedicated programming, this is a great way for coaches step up their skills in ways that impact their student-athletes.

Ajga coaches corner

Complimentary access to the AJGA's Coaches Corner, which houses important recruitment information such a contact information, swing videos and player resumes. WGCA members will also receive full results from all AJGA tournaments, credentials and promotion on tournament scoreboards including on-site displays of TaylorMade-adidas Golf Live Scoring.

Usga rules 101 - team course

Access to the USGA Rules 101 - Team Course, an online rules portal for women’s collegiate golf coaches and their student-athletes. The course costs only $15 per team per school year – the Coach will sign up and pay this amount, and then will have the ability to invite all their players to take the course. The Coach can then check on their players’ progress through the course if they would like to make sure all players complete it. It should provide some assurance to coaches that their players have a solid foundational understanding of the rules of the game, which is especially important when playing competitive golf.

Mizuno wgca coaches poll

Eligible for the Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll.

compensation survey

Eligible to participate in and receive the final report of periodic Compensation Surveys, which provide detailed analysis regarding compensation and benefits for head coaches across the country.

Tournament operations checklist

Access to the Tournament Operations Checklist, a valuable booklet developed by coaches for coaches that will assist in the operation of your home event.

international competitions

Student-athletes of member coaches are eligible to be selected for participation in prestigious international competitions, such as the Arnold Palmer Cup.

My wgca

Access to the Members Only area of the website, which includes coaches' discussion boards, tournament openings forums, and more.

wgca virtual programming series

Access to the WGCA's Virtual Programming Series, which include live webinars hosted by the WGCA that allow member coaches to to give, receive and discuss information in real-time.

collegiate discount programs

Direct access to the primary contacts of our corporate partners, as well as collegiate discount programs and special offers sent to member coaches.

custom tees and scorecards

Eligible to purchase offers custom golf tees and tournament scorecards through the WGCA at highly reduced prices.

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