The Arizona Golf Association (AGA), which was founded in 1923, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) association that serves as the official governing body of amateur golf in Arizona. What started as a small group of golfers who got together to run the annual Amateur Championship has grown to an association of more than 700 men’s and women’s clubs, serving nearly 80,000 individual members. Today, the AGA is a volunteer-based organization directed by amateur golfers passionately dedicated to promoting the game of golf and providing valuable benefits and services to its members. Mission Statement: To foster the enhancement and expansion of the game of golf by leading in the development of member and information services, the promotion of opportunities for all who want to play and the protection of the game’s integrity and valued traditions. The Association’s purpose is to promote the best interests and true spirit of the game throughout Arizona. Its goals, as outlined in its bylaws are: -To promote voluntary association of golf clubs and course facilities solely for the betterment of golf and to encourage good relations among members of the Association -To advance uniform rules and standards consistent with those published by the USGA, especially with regard to the Handicap System (Arizona Handicap Network), Amateur Status, Rules of Golf and Green Section Research -To establish and maintain uniform and statewide handicap and course rating systems with the USGA recommended procedures -To conduct state championships and assist individual member clubs in the operation of their activities -To engage in and promote such other activities deemed to be in the best interest of golf, golf facilities and the golfers in Arizona