SC Golf Association

SC Golf Association is a golf club in Columbia, SC. It is a non-profit organization founded in 1929 that promotes, preserves, and serves the game of golf throughout the state. The association conducts statewide championships, one-day contests, a series of 40-plus events, and oversees USGA qualifiers. Member services include GHIN handicapping, Golf Genius tournament software, Rules of Golf education, course ratings, and amateur status information. It also publishes the Palmetto Golfer magazine and operates the MySCGA App and Off the Hosel podcast. The SCGA houses the offices of the SC Junior Golf Foundation and SC Junior Golf Association to support junior golf initiatives. It holds a rating of 4.20 based on 12 reviews.

The SCGA administers the Rules of Golf and Amateur Status in SC in partnership with the USGA and R&A. It maintains eight Course Rating Teams trained by the USGA to provide free course measurement and rating services to member clubs. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors comprising Officers and an Executive Committee. Its staff includes Executive Director Biff Lathrop, Director of Member Services James Park, and Senior Director of Rules and Competitions Kyle Maloney. Tournament operations are supported by coordinators Tanner Lewis, Turner Sloan, and Edward Orr. The SCJGF Director is Mollie Jackson, Marketing Director is Lauren Leisure, Office Manager is Devin Walker, and SCJGA Senior Director is Justin Fleming.

The association partners with the Carolinas Golf Association, SC Women’s Golf Association, Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association, Carolinas PGA, SC Golf Course Owners Association, and the Carolinas Chapter of the CMAA to develop the game. It actively seeks volunteers for tournament operations, course ratings, and rules official roles. Sponsorship opportunities are available for tournament services. The SCGA also maintains a photo gallery to highlight memorable moments and publishes press releases covering championship news and upcoming events.

The SC Golf Association holds a solid reputation among the customers it has served. It has served the area since its founding in 1929.

The SC Golf Association combines a long history of governance with active tournament support for golfers in Columbia.

The SC Golf Association is located on Irmo Dr in Columbia, SC. It is situated about a quarter mile from Lake Murray Boulevard and a third of a mile from Koon Branch.