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Everything you need to know about the league
The official guidelines for degenerate golf
From pandemic pastime to premier league
COVID-19 pandemic hits. Golf becomes one of the few safe outdoor activities. A group of friends decides to organize regular rounds.
The Beginning
First informal gathering at Whitney Oaks
Official Formation
DGA name coined, first tournament held
The "Degenerate Golf Association" name is born during a particularly memorable round at Dark Horse. First official tournament with 8 players.
Word spreads through friends of friends. Membership grows to 25 players. First annual championship tournament held at The Ridge.
Rapid Growth
25 members, first championship tournament
Board Formation
Official leadership structure established
Membership reaches 40 players. Official board of directors formed with Mike Johnson as first president. League rules and bylaws established.
First major sponsor partnership with local golf shop. Introduction of official DGA merchandise. Membership hits 50 players.
Sponsorship Era
First sponsors, merchandise line launched
Present Day
60+ members, premier league status
Membership reaches 60+ confirmed players for 2025 season. Premier league status in Sacramento golf community. New website launch and modern scoring systems.
Supporting degenerate golf since day one
Get in touch with the Degenerates
James Drake - President
Nick Chimenti - Membership Director
Lee Clothier - Strategic Merchandise and Operations
Gilly Serrato - Technology Director & Social Media
Taylor Congdon - Treasurer
Zach Leibold - Strategic partnerships & Game Day Ops
Kyle Cameron - Tournament Director
Quick answers to common questions
Visit our Members page and fill out the application form. We'll review your application and get back to you within 48 hours. New members are accepted based on availability and compatibility with our league culture.
Annual membership is $250, which covers administrative costs, trophies, and league events. Tournament entry fees are separate and typically range from $75-120 per event depending on the course.
Yes, we use USGA handicaps for all tournaments. If you don't have an official handicap, we can help you establish one through our partnership with NGCA. Beginners are welcome!
We typically hold 1-2 tournaments per month during golf season (March-November). Some Marquee Tournaments include: The DGA Open, The Omicron Invitational, Hacks & Wacks, & The TK Memorial!
Yes! Members can bring guests to most tournaments (space permitting). Guests slightly above the entry fee and are eligible for prizes. It's a great way to introduce friends to DGA.
Our members range from beginners (30+ handicap) to advanced players (single digits). The beauty of net scoring is that everyone can compete regardless of skill level. We emphasize fun over pure competition.
We got you covered! While we have 6 regular season events, we will use your top 4 scores of the season before seeding the DGA Championship
