SOSA FAQ's

 

 

What does it cost to join and what do my dues go towards?

 

  • Regular membership is $179, paid annually. $41 goes towards SCGA fees and the remainder goes into the pot for season payouts, admin costs and annual club swag gift, We also offer a corporate sponsor membership level which includes all benefits of regular membership and also entitles the member to have their company/organization be the title sponsor for one event per season. Finally, former members who no longer live in SoCal are eligible to remain “National members” at a discounted rate.

 

When do you play and what does it cost?

 

  • Most events are on Thursdays, in homage to the weekly matches that locals would play on the Old Course when shopkeepers would close early and head to the links. We do play some events on Mondays if we are playing at a private club or if we have a conflict with our SCGA Thursday team play schedule.

 

  • Entry fees typically range from $75-100, with some exceptions at nicer courses or for special events like our annual club championship or 27 hole member/guest. Entry fees are simply the group rate green fee +$15 to cover skins pot and payment processing fees. So if we are charging $85, then the course is charging the club $70. Keep in mind the green fees we pay are for advanced group rates which almost always do not provide a walking discount. Members are welcome to walk at their discretion, but there usually isn’t a way for us to offer a discount due to advanced group booking contracts.

 

 

 

If I already have a GHIN# thru the SCGA, do I need to pay the SCGA fee again?

 

  • Yes, the SCGA charges you their $41 annual dues for each SCGA sanctioned club you join. This is built into your SOSA membership cost. Partial credits are available if you are a member of more than 2 clubs. See SCGA website for details on how to redeem.

 

 

How many events do I need to play in to be a member? 

 

  • We'd love to have you for as many events as you can, but the only attendence stipulation we have is that you must play in at least 4 events to be eligible to be club champion at the end of the season. About a third of us play in almost every event, another third are fairly regular, and then the last third shows up sparingly but are always welcome when they do.

 

 

Can I make pairings or tee time requests?

 

  • We do our best to honor early/late tee time requests if it is going to be a make or break deal for you to play in an event. We aim to mix up the groupings each month to ensure that everyone in the club gets to know each other, but we do allow for members to register for events in pairs if desired.

 

Can I invite others to join?

 

  • Members may nominate prospective new members during 2 periods annually: late July and late January. See “MEMBERSHIP TAB” above for more info.

 

 

Do you play for money?

 

  • All tournaments feature some opportunities to win a little cash. We purposely keep the amounts fairly modest so that the emphasis is on golf and relationships more than the prize money, but if you show up a lot and play well you can walk away with a nice little pay day when we cash you out at the end of the year. A typical event has prize money for low net flights, closest to pin and gross and net skins. Groups are also encouraged to get a little side action in their foursome.

 

 

How are tournaments flighted?

 

  • Our typical event features 3 flights: Augusta, Bandon and Carnoustie. Rather than having a static handicap bracket for flights, we break down each month's field into 3 equal size groups so you are competing against a group closer to your ability level with net handicap scoring. While there is some fluctuation depending on the field for each event, the average flight break down is usually about 0-7, 8-14 and 15+

 

 

I'm almost sold, what else can you tell me about the vibe of the club?

 

  • We don't want to put the hard sell on anyone, but if you love golf and would enjoy playing in some structured tournaments, expanding your golf-buddy network, mixing in a little business networking, etc. then we are confident you will enjoy being part of our club. Perhaps the best feature of our club is the diversity of membership, as we have entrepenuers, executives, contractors, trades-men, first-responders, teachers, and at least one pastor and DJ! Many of our members end up playing regularly and socializing outside of the club events as well.

 

  • We love golf and take it seriously, but not to the point where it supersedes club camaraderie. We also like to have a good time on the course but we don’t put the party before the golf. All members are expected to help strike this balance for the benefit of club vibes.

 

  • SOSA is a “club”, not a “league” and we value camaraderie amongst all members. New members will be considered “probationary members” for one year so the member and club can mutually confirm that SOSA is a good fit.