named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
GHIN Handicap Index Program
Administers official USGA Handicap Indexes for members through the GHIN system, enabling fair competition and score tracking via mobile app and online platforms
NYSGA Amateur Series
Annual series of handicapped stroke play tournaments held at top private and public member clubs across upstate New York; includes net and gross divisions, flights based on skill level, and a season-ending championship
State Amateur Championships
Organizes 21 state-level amateur golf championships annually for various age groups and genders, including the historic New York State Men's Amateur Championship established in 1923
Youth on Course
Provides youth ages 6 to 18 with $5 or less per round access to golf at over 20 participating courses in New York State and more than 1,400 nationwide; includes $60 annual membership and digital membership card via mobile app
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Golf Development Programs 5 activities
- Administering USGA Handicap Index servicesProvides handicapping services to over 260 golf clubs and 46,000 golfers in upstate New York through the USGA's GHIN system, including daily Handicap Index updates, score posting, and access to score history via the GHIN Mobile App and GHIN.com. Implements and maintains the World Handicap System, including updates effective in 2020 and 2024, to standardize rules and allow 9-hole and partial rounds to count toward a Handicap Index.
- Facilitating club formation and member club accessEnables groups of 10 or more golfers to form official clubs and access NYSGA member benefits and club management resources. Provides access to over 400 member golf clubs across New York State that offer USGA Handicap Index services and other member benefits.
- Operating the NYSGA Amateur SeriesAdministers an annual series of handicapped stroke play tournaments for golfers of all skill levels, held at member clubs across upstate New York, including net-based events at premier courses.
- Providing course rating and measurement servicesResponsible for rating and measuring golf courses in New York State outside the MGA and RDGA regions, using the Course Rating System to evaluate each hole by measuring distances to obstacles from specific landing zones. Assigns course rating teams annually to regions including Western New York, Central New York, the Southern Tier, the Capital District, and the Adirondacks.
- Supporting youth access to golfProvides youth aged 6 to 18 access to play golf for $5 or less per round at over 20 courses in New York State and over 1,400 nationwide through a $60 annual membership. Offers youth members a USGA GHIN Handicap and eligibility to participate in NYSGA tournaments.
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Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
- Conducting amateur golf championships and tournamentsOrganizes and hosts annual state amateur golf championships and other competitive events across New York State, including the Women's Amateur Championship, 14U Boys' & Girls' tournament, and the planned 2026 Super Senior and Legends Amateur championships. These events feature USGA-certified course setup, live scoring, and recognition of champions, and are part of an ongoing series that has operated for over 100 years.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers to support operationsEngages over 150 volunteers across New York State to support the delivery of core services.
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Golf Caddie and Junior Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding junior golf initiatives and partner organizationsFunds scholarships, junior golfer grants, Team New York, and partner organizations including First Tee and PGA Sections through the NYSGA Foundation. Supports Youth on Course to offer $5 rounds for junior golfers to increase access to golf.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating member benefits and communicationsProvides members with subscriptions to Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine, access to the GPS-enabled GHIN app for score posting and stat tracking, and weekly email communications including updated Handicap Indexes, score history, golf news, member offers, and event coverage.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.33M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.29M98%
Investment income$30K1%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$2.34M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$985K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.15M
Cash$164K
Investments$247K
Liabilities$269K
Net assets$879K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Moore | Executive director | 40 | $135K |
| Andrew Hickey | Director of operations | 40 | $116K |
board members · 14
- Brett Cooper — Executive Committee
- Brian Williams — 1st Vice President
- Henry Fust — Executive Committee
- Jamie Miller — Secretary
- Jim Gifford — Executive Committee
- John Burns — Executive Committee
- Joseph Mancuso — General Counsel
- Karen Feldman — Executive Committee
- Lawrence Lessing — 2nd Vice President
- Meghan Grehan — Executive Committee
- Robert Clark — Executive Committee
- Robert Smith — Treasurer
- Ryan Foster — Executive Committee
- Shawn Baker — President
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Deb Spilman Partner — Point of contact for volunteer opportunities at NYSGA
- First Tee Partner — Supported through funding from the NYSGA Foundation for youth golf development initiatives.
- GHIN Partner — Collaborates with GHIN to provide handicap index score history and performance tracking services through the GHIN Mobile App and GHIN.com.
- GHIN Partner — Partners with GHIN to provide handicap index lookup services and mobile app access.
- GOLF Magazine Partner — Provides member subscriptions to GOLF Magazine as part of membership benefits.
- Golf Digest Partner — Provides member subscriptions to Golf Digest magazine.
- MGA Government — Coordinates golf course rating responsibilities in New York State, with NYSGA operating outside MGA's jurisdiction in Mid Hudson and Long Island regions.
- PGA Sections Partner — Receives support from the NYSGA Foundation for collaborative golf development programs.
- RDGA Government — Shares golf course rating responsibilities in New York State, with NYSGA operating outside RDGA's jurisdiction in the Rochester region.
- The R&A Partner — Jointly implements changes to the World Handicap System with the New York State Golf Association.
- Turning Stone Resort Partner — Collaborates on promotional packages for golf events, including the Champions Package advertised with a dedicated referral link.
- USGA Government — Administers the USGA Handicap Index system used by NYSGA for its members.
- USGA Government — Collaborates with USGA to provide certified Handicap Indexes and championship-level event standards.
- USGA Government — Collaborates with the USGA on the implementation and maintenance of the World Handicap System and Course Rating System.
- USGA Government — Follows USGA Rules of Golf in administering competitions and aligns with USGA handicap standards.
- USGA Government — Partner in administering the GHIN handicapping system and World Handicap System in New York State.
- USGA Partner — Jointly implements changes to the World Handicap System with the New York State Golf Association.
- Youth on Course Partner — Partnership to administer a youth golf access program offering $5 rounds at participating courses
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Expanding Access to Grow the Gamemethodology: grow-the-gameBy lowering financial and structural barriers—through affordable access partnerships and inclusive eligibility for handicap calculation—the NYSGA increases youth and beginner participation, because broader access leads to sustained engagement and long-term growth of golf as a lifelong sport.
- Handicap-Based Competition to Build Communitymethodology: handicap-based-competitionBy structuring tournaments and peer engagement around handicap-indexed competition, the NYSGA fosters inclusive participation and builds lasting relationships among golfers, because organizing play by skill level enables meaningful competition and social connection across diverse ability groups.
- Precise Course Rating to Support Fair Playmethodology: course-rating-systemBy using a detailed, obstacle-based course rating system grounded in standardized measurements and actual play conditions, the NYSGA ensures that course difficulty is accurately reflected in handicaps, because reliable course ratings are essential for maintaining fairness and consistency in the handicap system.
- Unified Handicap System for Equitable Competitionmethodology: world-handicap-systemBy implementing a standardized, unified handicap system—aligned with the World Handicap System—across New York, the NYSGA ensures fair and equitable competition across skill levels and geographies, because consistent and accurate handicap calculations increase trust, participation, and meaningful peer comparison.