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Here are answers to the most common questions that we get from prospective
Seattle Chapter members. If your question about membership is not answered here
or elsewhere on the site, contact the Membership
Chair with your question.
How much does it cost to join?
Choose the EWGA Membership that works for you:
Executive
Offers you exclusive opportunities to network with other executive women across the
Association. Executive-level members have the opportunity to participate in
exclusive online discussion groups and attend invitation-only golf events with VIPs
at five-star golf resorts during the year. $325.00 to join or renew
Classic
Offers you the standard EWGA membership package filled with opportunities to
participate in members-only events to learn, play and network. $125.00 to join and
$100.00 to renew
Student
For full time college students, offers a special membership rate of $50
Are there other costs associated with being a member?
As you would expect, each event that you choose to participate in has a fee
associated with it. Fees are commensurate with what you'd expect to pay if you
went to the course as an individual, with perhaps a few dollars added for a
prize fund or to cover the course's group fees. Occasionally the organization
receives discounted greens fees for our larger events.
Do I have to be an 'executive' to join?
No. While EWGA is geared toward career-minded women golfers, being an
'executive' is certainly not a requirement for membership. While most of our
members have professional careers of various sorts, others are retired or are
homemakers.
Are new golfers welcome?
Absolutely. EWGA Seattle seeks to create a welcoming, non-intimidating
environment for women new to golf to learn the game. Formal and informal
opportunities are provided for you to learn golf skills, etiquette, and rules.
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Member benefits range from product and services discounts to great networking
opportunities to opportunities for new friendships. Please see our
Member Benefits page for more information.
Can I join any time of the year?
Yes, membership applications are accepted throughout the year even though the season
runs from primarily March until November. Annual renewal of your membership is set at
the end of the month in which you joined.
Do I have to participate in a certain number of events each year?
No. The events and leagues are what make EWGA, so we hope that you will be an active
member, but you are welcome to participate in as many or as few events as you
like.
What happens after I join?
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirming e-mail from Association
Headquarters, providing your EWGA membership number. Locally, you will be contacted by someone
on the committee to help you get started and answer questions. But don’t wait to be invited!
As soon as you receive your membership number, you can start signing up for all Chapter events,
whether they be golf, social, or educational.
Once a member, you will start receiving all EWGA member materials, including email
notification of the online monthly Chapter newsletter and event entry forms.
Do I need to own my own golfing equipment to join?
Technically no, but all courses require you to have your own assigned clubs and
golf bag while playing. Renting them from the course can get expensive. If you
want to join, but don't want to make an expensive investment in clubs, starter
sets or used sets of golf clubs can be bought for reasonable prices.
Do members have to maintain a USGA handicap?
No. You are not required to maintain a USGA handicap to become a member. An
official handicap, however, is required to participate in the EWGA Championship
Series and a few the competitive Seattle Chapter events.
We do think maintaining a handicap is a great idea, as it is a great way to
allow you to gauge your progress with your golf skills and to level the playing
field when playing with golfers of other skill levels. You may maintain your handicap
through the EWGA Golf System, coordinated by the Association and the local Chapter.
There is no additional cost for this service. If you don't know what a handicap is or how to get one,
visit our Establishing a Handicap page for more information.
I'm not sure I want to join, can I try it out?
You bet! Guests are welcome at most events, usually on a space available basis,
with members receiving priority. Guests are not eligible to participate in
competitive EWGA tournaments such as the Chapter Championship, but fun-play
alternatives are often provided at these types of events. A prospective member
may participate as a guest at both weekend or league events (maximum two guest visits per season).
Contact the coordinator for the particular event if you are interested in
joining as a guest.
I'm a current member. How do I renew my membership?
Before your membership expires, you will receive a renewal notice via email from the Association.
At that time, you can renew via mail, fax or online per the instructions in your renewal mailing. A grace period
allows you to receive the renewal discount for three months beyond your renewal date. During the grace period
you will not have access to Members Only services or the Golf Life Management System handicap service, and your
new membership year will begin on the date that the previous year expired.
I'm a current member. How do I update my personal information?
You may update your personal information by going to EWGA.com and accessing the Members Only section and following the instructions.
What is the Members Only section of EWGA.com and how do I access it?
The MEMBERS ONLY area on the EWGA.com website, which is seperate from this website, allows member access to protected information such as
your personal information, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, LEADERSHIP LINKS, and past PAR-TEE LINE newsletters from Association Headquarters.
To Access the MEMBERS ONLY section of the website:
- From the Homepage click on MEMBERS ONLY LOGIN
- Enter your LOGIN (your member number) and PASSWORD (member number followed by your first name - with NO spaces)
- Click SIGN ON - your member information will then appear on the left side of the screen
- After you login for the first time, you may SAVE or RESET your password. (It is recommended that you reset your password)
- If you cannot remember your password, you may reset it by clicking RESET MY PASSWORD.
- If you have any questions about using the Members Only area, there is a HELP section on the Welcome page of EWGA.com or
you can send email to webmaster@ewga.com
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