Established in 1902 and serving member clubs over a 15-state-area, The Southern Golf Association (SGA) is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious golf associations in the world. The SGA conducts two Championships annually: the Southern Junior Championship and the storied Southern Amateur Championship. All are included by most major points systems as a basis for players earning points for national amateur rankings.

To learn more about Southern Golf Association’s affairs regarding membership, the board of directors and beyond, please view our articles of incorporation and by-laws.

The Southern Golf Association is committed to conducting its affairs in such a manner as to promote the game of golf. Its goal is to endorse the development of a people-to-people relationship at the international level through the promotion of the game on the global golf stage. Please click Learn More to understand the overall resolutions of the SGA.

The Southern Golf Association (SGA) is committed to protecting your privacy.The SGA is committed to protecting the security of the personal information you provide. We use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.To learn more about the SGA Privacy Policy, please click Learn More.

The competitive landscape of our SGA events offer opportunities to experience family-oriented community, growth as a player and life-long friendships. Our photo gallery features past Champions, historical moments and family fun. Catch a glimpse of all the action by visiting our photo gallery today.

The Board of Directors serve the long tradition of the Southern Golf Association. To learn more about SGA Board of Directors, Professional Staff, Directors and beyond, please click Learn More.

Years of history and the game’s greats mark the Southern Golf Association’s (SGA) legacy of southern tradition. Experience the essence of the SGA’s long-standing reputation, noteworthy Champions of the past and its commitment to advancing amateur golf throughout the World.

Created to challenge the best of the best in amateur golf, the Elite Amateur Golf Series brings together the top amateur championships in a collective series of competitions, the Elite Amateur Cup. In addition to hosting the best players, Elite Amateur Cup events are contested at the best sites and have the longest history of successful champions. The Elite Amateur Golf Series maintains a proven track record that prepares elite players for the toughest competitive tests, making the championships the majors of amateur golf. The seven championships that make up the series have a distinguished history hosting the top talent and competitive play in amateur golf. These championships are the Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, North & South Amateur, Trans-Mississippi Amateur, Southern Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur and Western Amateur.