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The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the association for coaches of men's collegaite 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


New Option for 2018 - Program Membership

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

Beginning with the 2018-19 membership drive, the GCAA will offer a new Program Membership which will include the following benefits: 

$2,500 Program Membership Two Coaches 
• Head Coach (1) and an Assistant Coach (1) membership ($600 Value Division I)
• Convention Registration for both the Head Coach and Assistant Coach ($920 Value)
• Plaque Package for the program including all All-America, All America Scholar and Team Academic Awards yearly ($485 Value)

$1,750 Program Membership One Coach 
• Head Coach membership ($400 Value)
• Convention Registration ($460 Value)
• Plaque Package for the program including all All-America, All America Scholar and Team Academic Awards yearly ($485 Value)

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

Remaining Program Membership Fees after values listed above ($495 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.

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

2018-19 Membership Due Date

   Membership Dues Due March 1  
   See Prices Via Links Below  

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 Award, Ben Hogan Award, Jack Nicklaus Award presented by Barbasol, 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 and GCAA Rules Workshop at 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 (Golf Pride Grips National Coach of the Year, Golf Pride Grips Regional Coach of the Year, Service Awards and Hall of Fame)
  • Access to the Member's 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
    • Airline partnerships with American and Alaska Air
    • Hotel Benefits/Discounts with Marriot, Hyatt, Hilton and Red Roof properties
    • Access to the Coaches' Forum Message Board (Tournament Openings/Looking for Tournaments and more)
  • Golfweek Digital subscription
  • Supplemental liability insurance

Please click the buttons below to join online (you can also download a form that can be mailed/emailed/faxed back to our office if you prefer).You are able to join online and pay by check or PO mailed in later, in addition to credit card. 

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.

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 -Or to Download See Below-

NCAA Division I Membership Form/Invoice (Download PDF Form)

NCAA Division II Membership Form/Invoice (Download PDF Form)

NCAA Division III Membership Form/Invoice (Download PDF Form)

NAIA Membership Form/Invoice (Download PDF Form)

NJCAA Membership Form/Invoice (Download PDF Form)


Collegiate Assistant Coaches

Benefits:

  • Receive updates on association activities and programs via mail and e-mail
  • Eligible to attend the annual GCAA National Convention and GCAA Rules Workshop at National Convention
  • Eligible for the Jan Strickland Assistant Coach of the Year Award presented by TaylorMade-adidas 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
    • Airline partnerships with American and Alaska Air
    • Hotel Benefits/Discounts with Marriot, Hyatt, Hilton and Red Roof properties
    • 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

(See Assistant Coach Membership Detail/Pricing by Clicking on Specific Division Forms Above)

Join Online - Assistant Coach Only (Click here for an Assistant Coach to join online if not joining in conjunction with a Head Coach above)


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 and GCAA Rules Workshop at 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
    • Airline partnerships with American and Alaska Air
    • Hotel Benefits/Discounts with Marriot, Hyatt, Hilton and Red Roof properties
    • 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

Associate Membership Form (Download PDF Form)

High School Coach Membership Form (Download PDF Form)

International Coach Membership Form (Download PDF Form)


Retired Coach Membership (Retired GCAA Coaches)

The GCAA is proud to announce beginning in 2013-14 the creation of 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.

Retired Coach Lifetime Membership Form (Download PDF Form)

Retired Coach Lifetime Membership Program Details