Find out how good you really are by keeping track of your scores and establishing a handicap index. Your index is an average of your most recent best scores and provides a way to see how you compare to your friends, family and competitors.

Handicaps also level the playing field, allowing golfers to give or get strokes in competition versus other handicapped players. No more guessing, as your index number will give you a certain number of handicap strokes per particular course and will be an accurate assessment of your scoring ability.

Establishing a handicap index is a necessity if you're interested in entering competitions and tournaments.

CGC will be your home club of the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA). Signing up is simple -- just come in to the pro shop, bring any scorecards from recent rounds, and fill out the form. We'll send all your information to the SCGA and get you an index number.

All score entry is done electronically, either at the computer located at each course you play or on-line at the SCGA website. Indexes are updated at the beginning of each month and you will receive an email with your new index or you can look it up anytime at www.scga.org.

Click here for SCGA member benefits, Q&A and more! (pdf file)

MEMBERSHIP RATES:

All 2008 members will receive a $30 value gift package to enhance your golfing experience and pride as a CGC club member:

	CGC logo cap
	Rose groove-master club cleaning brush with CGC imprint
	Sleeve of CGC logo golf balls
	One large bucket of range balls voucher (or add $8 to your range card).

Joining CGC's membership club for the entire year is only:

$60 for adults

$40 for juniors (under age 18 as of January 1 of new membership year)

New members who sign up in October or November for the following year get the part of the current year free.

You will have to renew your membership at the end of each year and we will contact you to remind you to come in and pay.

Renewal deadline for current members is in December each year.. If you miss the deadline and are removed from our list, there is a $10 reinstatement fee (as charged by the SCGA).

If you previously had a SCGA index with our club or another clubs but are not currently active, your information may still be available under your old number. You can reactivate your membership with our club for a $10 reactivation fee (as charged by the SCGA).

If you have or had an SCGA index with another club, you can transfer it to our club for a $10 transfer fee (as charged by the SCGA).

Being a member of the SCGA entitles you to discounts on greens fees and merchandise at a variety of golf courses throughout Southern California.

New members can be added at any time. No scorecards are needed.

Take it slow, to go fast Sheri Hayes If you are interested in really knowing your golf swing, take it slow. Practice your swing by making “super slow motion” swings. It is the fastest way to create total awareness of where you are throughout the motion and to feel the changes you are seeking to make. It’s all about the process!! There are mirrors at the golf center so you can check your positions.