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Join the GCAA

The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the association for coaches of men's collegiate golf teams. Joining the GCAA's growing membership of coaches has numerous benefits. Listed below are the different membership levels offered by the GCAA and necessary links to join. If you have questions about joining the GCAA please contact the national office at (405) 329-4222 or toll free at (866) 422-2669.

Please scroll all the way through the options below to select the best option for your membership

Program Membership

Head/Assistant $2,500
Head Coach Only $1,750

Beginning in 2018, the GCAA started offering a new Program Membership that includes the following benefits:

$2,500 Program Membership Two Coaches:

• Head Coach (1) and an Assistant Coach (1) membership ($600 Value Division I)
• Plaque Package for the program including all All-America, All America Scholar and Team Academic Awards yearly ($550 Value)
• Convention ($880) 

$1,750 Program Membership One Coach:

• Head Coach membership ($400 Value)
• Plaque Package for the program including all All-America, All America Scholar and Team Academic Awards yearly ($550 Value)
• Convention ($440)

The all-inclusive Program Membership provides coaches the convenience of bundling their membership, convention ($440) and plaque package ($550) into one invoice while supporting association initiatives at all levels including the GCAA Presidential Scholarship Program.

Remaining Program Membership Fees after values listed above ($530 Program Membership Two Coaches and $405 Program Membership One Coach) will go as a donation to the GCAA association initiatives.

All member benefits listed below would apply to the Program Memberships. You can also join with a Program Membership with the downloadable forms below.

Program Head Coach
Program Head & Assistant Coach

Collegiate Head Coaches (NCAA Divisions I,II,III, NAIA, and NJCAA)

2022-23 Membership Dues Will Be Accepted until March 15th

Benefits

  • Receive updates on association activities and programs via mail and e-mail

  • Student-athletes of member head coaches are eligible to receive awards and honors sponsored exclusively by the GCAA (PING All-America, PING All-District, Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar, Team Academic Award, Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award presented by Strackline, Ben Hogan Award, Jack Nicklaus Award, Arnold Palmer Award, etc.)

  • Student-athletes of member coaches are eligible to be selected for participation in prestigious international competitions operated or co-hosted by the GCAA

  • Free AJGA Coaching Membership (click for details)

  • Access to our many corporate partners, including direct contacts with major golf companies as well as collegiate discount programs and special offers sent to GCAA members

  • Eligible to attend the annual GCAA National Convention

  • Eligible to serve on GCAA committees (All-America, All-America Scholar, Coach of the Year, Coaches' Polls, etc.)

  • Member coaches are eligible for coaching recognition awards (Dave Williams National Coach of the Year presented by Golf Pride Grips, Golf Pride Grips Regional Coach of the Year, Service Awards and Hall of Fame)

  • Access to the Members-Only area of collegiategolf.com

  • Ability to purchase the GCAA Tournament Operations Kit (Contact the national office at 405-329-4222 for details)

  • Corporate rate plan with Enterprise and National Rent-a-Car

  • Hotel Benefits/Discounts with Marriot, Hyatt, and Hilton

  • Access to the Coaches' Forum Message Board (Tournament Openings/Looking for Tournaments and more)

  • Supplemental liability insurance

  • Children and Grandchildren are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship

If you were a member last year, once you enter your email address, it will ask you to log in (if you are still using the same email address at the same school), or to choose to be sent a link to set up a new password if you forgot your password. Once you are logged in, all of your information will populate and you only need to review it for any updates/changes.

See Below for Fillable Forms

Head Coach Only
Head & Assistant Coach

Collegiate Assistant Coaches

Benefits

  • Receive updates on association activities and programs via mail and e-mail

  • Eligible to attend the annual GCAA National Convention

  • Eligible for the Jan Strickland Outstanding Assistant Coach of the Year Award presented by TaylorMade Golf

  • Eligible to serve on GCAA committees

  • Member coaches may use years of membership at this level toward Service Awards and Hall of Fame selection

  • Access to the Members-Only area of collegiategolf.com

  • Ability to purchase the GCAA Tournament Operations Kit (Contact the national office at 405-329-4222 for details)

  • Corporate rate plan with Enterprise and National Rent-a-Car

  • Hotel Benefits/Discounts with Marriot, Hyatt, and Hilton.

  • Access to the Coaches' Forum Message Board (Tournament Openings/Looking for Tournaments and more)

  • Access to our many corporate partners, including direct contacts with major golf companies as well as collegiate discount programs

  • Supplemental liability insurance

Assistant Coach

Associate Membership (PGA/LPGA Members, College Golf Supporters, High School Coaches, International Coaches)

Benefits

  • Receive updates on association activities and programs via mail and e-mail

  • Eligible to attend the annual GCAA National Convention

  • Access to the Members-Only area of collegiategolf.com

  • Ability to purchase the GCAA Tournament Operations Kit (Contact the national office at 405-329-4222 for details)

  • Corporate rate plan with Enterprise and National Rent-a-Car

  • Hotel Benefits/Discounts with Marriot, Hyatt, and Hilton.

  • Access to the Coaches' Forum Message Board (Tournament Openings/Looking for Tournaments and more)

  • Access to our many corporate partners, including direct contacts with major golf companies as well as collegiate discount programs

  • Supplemental liability insurance

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Retired Coach Membership (Retired GCAA Coaches)

A lifetime membership option for retired coaches who had been GCAA members. Please see the two links below to read about this program, or to join as a lifetime member. You can view and download all documents below. Contact the National Office at (405) 329-4222 with any questions.

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The Golf Coaches Association of America

GCAA National Office

1225 West Main Street
Suite 110
Norman, OK 73069

Phone: (405) 329-4222
Fax: (405) 573-7888

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