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How to Resolve a $36 USGA Foundation Membership Charge

Summary: This article explains how to identify a $36 USGA Foundation Membership charge and what to do if you selected it instead of the intended USGA/NCGA membership with a Handicap Index and GHIN number.

What the $36 charge was

  • The $36 charge is a USGA Foundation Membership.
  • A Foundation (monetary support) Membership is a support/donation-type membership and does not include a GHIN number or handicap posting support.

How to resolve the charge (refund or transfer)

1. Confirm the purchase details you see on your statement (amount charged and transaction date).

2. Prepare the purchaser/member information to share when you contact membership support:

  • Purchaser name

  • Purchase Date

  • Member name (if different)

  • Amount charged

3. Contact the USGA Membership department to request a refund at 800-223-0041 or email membership@usga.org; Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. 

4. Explain that you intended to purchase a USGA/NCGA membership but were charged for a Foundation Membership, and request a refund of the Foundation charge

If you need to purchase the correct eClub/GHIN membership

Troubleshooting tips

  • Double-check confirmation emails and spam folders for any receipts or membership confirmations after a purchase.
  • When contacting membership support, have the transaction amount and member/GHIN details ready to speed verification and resolution.

Conclusion: A $36 charge in this situation was for a USGA Foundation Membership, which does not include a GHIN number or handicap services. To request a refund, contact the USGA Membership department and provide the transaction amount and relevant member/GHIN details.