Today, the Vermont Golf Association is the authoritative body for golf in the state of Vermont representing more than 8,600 amateur golfers and 62 golf clubs in the state.
Lakeside Golf Club is a non-real estate golf club that issues and maintains GHIN handicaps for its members. Lakeside Golf Club is comprised of folks who don’t have a golf membership at a traditional golf course.
Lakeside started up in 1991 with only 4 members and has grown over the years and now boasts more than 450 active members.
Lakeside is USGA sanctioned golf club. Members of Lakeside receive their GHIN handicap updates via email twice a month on the 1st and 15th in the form of an E-Revision newsletter which contains not only a copy of their updated handicap card but also news on upcoming golf events in Vermont sponsored by the Vermont Golf Association.
Active GHIN handicaps are required for participation in the popular VGA State Days as well as the majority of Vermont and other state association tournaments.
Lakeside Golf Club was run since its beginning by a gentleman named Jim Cardell who was instrumental in setting up, running and growing the association. Jim decided to retire in 2014 and the management of Lakeside was assumed by the VGA.
Registration for 2024 Lakeside Club Memberships/Jr. GHIN Memberships will be open February 1st, at 10:00am. All 2023 Lakeside Club members will have their GHIN handicaps turned to inactive January 30th, after 5:00 pm.
If you do not belong to a golf club and or would like to maintain an active GHIN handicap you may do so through the VGA as a Lakeside Club Member. You will need an active handicap to sign up for all VGA events in the 2024 season. The registration fee for the Lakeside Club is $50, you will receive an active GHIN handicap for the 2022 season.
The registration fee for a Jr. GHIN Membership is FREE. Sign up for existing members or new members can be found at the links below. Golfers applying for a Jr. GHIN Membership must be 18 years or younger. An active GHIN handicap is required for all junior golfers participating in a VGA or Vermont Junior Tour event.
If you are an existing VGA member and already have a VGA online profile through golf genius, please click here to register for a 2024 Lakeside Membership or 2023 Jr. GHIN Membership.
If you are not an existing VGA member and do not have a VGA online profile through golf genius, please click here and select New Member – Lakeside Club Membership or New Member Jr. GHIN Membership to register.
Please allow 1-3 days after purchasing your membership for your account to be turned active.
You will not be able to register through these links until January 17th, at 10:00am. We look forward to seeing you at a VGA event this 2022 season! If you have any questions regarding Lakeside Club Memberships please contact [email protected]