Benefits of Membership

If you're an avid golfer looking for organized events, Long Beach Pack Golf Club has several benefits to offer you.

• Fun, Fellowship and Friendship on and off the golf course is what Long Beach Pack Golf Club represents.  We offer a learning environment for new golfers; we promote friendly competitiveness; and we do a little 'trash talking'.

• Western States Golf Association (WSGA) affiliation includes an opportunity to associate with over 2,000 African American golfers in the six western states.  There are approximately 30 clubs (including twelve in Southern California).  The Pack has home & home play with several of the SoCal clubs.  WSGA hosts its annual 3-day championship tournament in June each year, at various venues in the western states (including Sun River Resort in Oregon, San Diego, Reno, NV and Palm Springs for 2006-2008).  WSGA provides GHIN handicaps and publishes a quarterly newsletter for members.

• Tournaments are scheduled each month at a course in Southern California.  This allows our members to play at different courses without the hassle of securing a tee time.  Our tournaments are played under the Rules of Golf and we support our members in learning golf etiquette and the rules of golf.  Monthly tournament play includes gross and net prizes, closest to the pin, and an optional skins game.  The tournament schedule is published at the beginning of each year.

• USGA Handicaps are provided through WSGA.  The handicap service includes a GHIN (Golf Handicap & Information Network) handicap and a monthly index card.  The GHIN system provides handicap computation services approved by USGA.  Members have the option of posting their scores at the golf course or online through the GHIN system.  Member handicaps (and rounds played) can be viewed online through GHIN.  Members who join without a handicap are able to establish one through Long Beach Pack Golf Club.

• Pack News, a monthly newsletter, includes tournament results, member news, golf tips, rules of golf, golf related activities, and other club information.