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Membership
In order to compete in BDGA events, golfers must have an active USGA GHIN Handicap through a BDGA member club (see below). Individual golfers who do not belong to a club can join the NYSGA eClub of Western New York to get a USGA GHIN Handicap Index and become eligible to compete in BDGA competitions. Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.