About the Association
The Israel Golf Association is a non-profit organization representing all golfers in Israel. The Association works to promote, develop and expand the sport of golf in Israel, building a professional, competitive and educational foundation for everyone involved in the game.
The Association's vision rests on three core areas of activity:
Development – Building new golf infrastructure, promoting the construction of additional facilities and courses in Israel, and widening access to the sport.
Education – Nurturing the next generation of golfers through school programs, community initiatives, academies and training frameworks, while promoting the values of excellence, fairness and sportsmanship.
Rehabilitation – Using golf as a tool for physical, mental and social rehabilitation, through partnerships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers and leading organizations in Israel and abroad.
The Association's work includes:
- Promoting the construction of new golf courses and facilities in Israel.
- Developing and expanding Israel's golf community.
- Managing and overseeing the national handicap system in line with international standards.
- Authorizing golf clubs in Israel to administer the handicap system according to the criteria of the International Golf Federation (IGF), the European Golf Association (EGA) and the World Handicap System (WHS).
- Planning, producing and supervising golf competitions and events in Israel and abroad.
- Representing, promoting and developing professional golf in Israel in accordance with CPG requirements and standards.
- Supporting outstanding athletes and Israel's national golf teams.
- Establishing, managing and advancing Israel's national teams, and representing the country in international competitions.
- Working with the Olympic Committee of Israel to advance Israeli golfers toward the Olympic Games and leading international competitions.
- Raising resources and building partnerships to promote and develop the sport.
- Representing Israeli golf before golf organizations and international bodies worldwide.
- Advancing education, community and rehabilitation programs through golf.
- Operating information and communication platforms for Association members and Israel's golf community.
The Israel Golf Association works to broaden participation in the sport, develop new infrastructure, and establish golf as an accessible, values-driven and leading sport for all of Israeli society.
