Membership Information

How to Join

If you are interested in joining Deer Valley Women’s Golf, you can contact the Membership Chair, Janice Runnels, at 818-388-7098 or jlr765@gmail.com

There is a brown lock box located next to the computer at the Deer Valley club house and membership forms are found in proximity to that lock box.  Fill out a membership form, attach a check (or cash), put all in an envelope and drop it in the lock box to join.

You may fill out a Membership Form and print it using the link below:

 

Membership in DVWGC is annual – from January 1 to December 31.  Once membership is confirmed, the new member will be contacted by the President and the Orientation Committee.  New Members are required to attend New Member Orientation, typically offered the first Monday of each month and held at the Deer Valley Golf Course club house.

For League (i.e. competitive) Membership, the fees are as follows: 

New Members  Oct.1 to Dec. 31, 2023:

AGA                       $45.00
DVWGC Dues*      $50.00
TOTAL                   $95.00

  • DVWGC Dues are for two (2) years,
    2023 and 2024
New Members  Jan. 1 to June 30, 2024:

 AGA                      $45.00
 DVWGC Dues      $25.00
 TOTAL                  $70.00

New Members July 1 to Sept. 30, 2024:

 AGA                     $25.00
 DVWGC Dues      $25.00
 TOTAL                  $50.00

On-line Renewals: The Arizona Golf Association (AGA) offers you the option of on-line renewal of your membership which discounts the fee by $5 from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. On-line renewals are available after October 2, 2023.

Go to the AGA web site at https://azgolf.org and select the “Join/Renew” button from the top line menu and follow the prompts.  I may be possible to renew your Ringers sign-up on-line as well.

Note: If you do not sign up for Ringers with the on-line you can put $3.00 in an envelope with your name on it and the word “Ringers” and put the envelope on the DVWGC box in the Deer Valley Club house.  Alternatively you can give the envelope to the then current chairperson of the Ringers committee.

Renewals:

 AGA                      $45.00
DVWGC Dues       $25.00
TOTAL                   $70.00

If not renewing On-Line, write a check (or cash )to DVWGC with your Rec # on the check, put it in an envelope and deposit in the brown box located next to the computer at the Deer Valley club house (see picture below).

The Arizona Golf Association (AGA) dues are for maintenance of your handicap.   IMPORTANT NOTE to those who maintain a handicap outside of Arizona:  Please make sure you tell us the name of the state golf association that currently maintains your handicap. Our Membership Chair will work to associate your GHIN (or similar handicap system) affiliation with our Club so you will be able to participate in competitive play as quickly as possible.

A Social Membership (i.e., non-competitive) is available which excludes the AGA fee. A Social Member does not have a handicap calculated by the USGA GHIN system and is not eligible for winnings in weekly club competitions or tournaments.  Social Members have club voting privileges and can attend meetings and social functions.

Fees for Social Membership are as follows:

  • If joining between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024:  $50.00 (for two (2) calendar years – 2023 and 2024)
  • If joining between Jan. 1 2024 and Sept. 30, 2024:  $25.00

 

The DVWGC Membership fee is used to fund the activities of the club. While the total budget fluctuates based on our membership numbers, a general breakdown of how the fee is allocated is as follows:  Hole in One $1; Birdies/Eagles $3; Tournaments $6; Administration $5; Social Committee $10.  

Central Arizona Golf District (CAGD)

Central Arizona Golf District (CAGD) is a separate local division of AWA.  It was established to promote local golf competition in a team format.  The annual membership fee is $8.00.

Members, with a partner of their choosing are entitled to play in 6 tournaments at various local & private courses at very reasonable rates throughout the year.

In addition there are 5 monthly blind draw competitions as determined by each local league (see our Events Calendar for the dates of our blind draws).  The cost to participate in these is $1.00 per competition plus your annual member ship fee of $8.00 where you would be paired with another CAGD member.  The monthly blind draws are held in Jan, Feb, March, April & Nov.  Instructions on what needs to be done each time will be forwarded to you.  So the entire cost to you for the year is $13.00.

Your $8.00 membership dues helps support four local golf charities –Desert Mashie Golf Club (Junior Program), Junior Golf Assoc of Arizona, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Club and First Tee of Phoenix at Briarwood Country Club.  If you would like more information on any of these charities, contact the current club representative of the CAGD (see Committees menu item) and go to their website for details on the CAGD activities, including the tournament schedule.

General and Board Meetings

General Meetings:  DVWGC holds three (3) general meetings each year, which are also social events.  General Meetings consist of a business meeting of the membership where club business is discussed and issues regarding club decisions are made including election of club officers for the coming calendar year.  Agendas are provided. Members are encouraged to attend General Meetings to contribute ideas and opinions and support the Executive Committee in their management of club activities.

Board Meetings:  The Executive Committee holds monthly Board Meetings (typically the first Wednesday of the month from September through May) to address issues and the on-going management of the club.  Members are invited to the Board Meetings.

Member Lists

Member Lists in electronic PDF form are maintained by the Directory Committee and are available to members by contacting the chairperson of that committee.  The chair of the Directory Committee sends the PDF file to all members as an attachment in a broadcast email in January of each year, updating the list periodically as the membership changes.

Handicap Lists

Handicap Lists in electronic PDF form are maintained by the Handicap Committee and are available to members by contacting the chairperson of that committee.  A current Handicap List is also posted on the DVWGC Bulletin Board outside the club house and is found on the sign up table each Tuesday.

Dress Code

The Dress Cody Policy is defined by Sun City West Recreation Center policy and is as follows:

GOLF DRESS CODE FOR THE REC CENTERS OF SUN CITY WEST COURSES

Female – Shirts may be with or without collars and sleeves. Shirts must be non-revealing in nature. No spaghetti straps, fishnet, tube tops, halters, midriff exposing tops, swimwear or the like.

Slacks, Shorts and Skirts – Shorts/Skirts must be mid-thigh in length or longer.

Footwear – Proper footwear is required to be worn on the golf course and practice facility. Spikeless/soft spike golf shoes, golf sandals, flat soled shoes are examples of proper footwear. Any footwear that would damage the greens is strictly prohibited. Shoes MUST be worn in the pro-shop due to the AZ Department of Health regulations.

All clothing must be hemmed and free of holes and tears. Any clothing displaying profanity, inappropriate wording or controversial messages will not be considered appropriate. If in doubt, the final determination of appropriate clothing will be determined by the golf shop staff on duty. Players must comply with their judgment.