The New York State Golf Association is an association of member clubs, that exists with the purpose of promoting and conserving the traditions of golf throughout New York State. Each year since its fo
unding in 1923, the NYSGA has conducted New York State's (NYS) Amateur Championships. The seventeen current championships, for all genders and ages, are played on the courses of premier NYSGA Member Clubs. In addition to conducting tournaments, the NYSGA provides member services such as handicapping, course rating & measuring, scholarships, training, education and communications. The NYSGA is one of the Allied Golf Associations of the United States Golf Association (USGA).