Memberships
On this page, you may view annual GHSC membership prices and also annual hickory handicaps with GHSC/Golf Canada. All prices below are stated in CDN Dollars.
Our procedure for taking membership payments in 2024 has not changed from 2023.
Essentially, our GHSC Membership Co-ordinator (MC, Lorne Emery) will be sending out 2024 annual membership invoices from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to all members via email. These invoices are dated June 1, 2024 and must be paid by June 30, 2024 for the GHSC member to remain in good standing. Payment options include credit card and e-transfer to payments@ghsc.ca. Alternatively, members can send a cheque or money order to GHSC by snail mail.
New members are required to fill out a Membership Application Form (click to open form) and email it to our Membership Co-ordinator (memberships@ghsc.ca). Our MC will then send out a membership invoice by email to the new member, for payment.
GHSC Membership
Here are the annual membership prices:
| Single Membership (Canada/U.S. Residents) | $40.00 |
| Single Membership (International) | $45.00 |
| Family Membership | $60.00 |
| Junior Membership Age 18 or less at start of calendar year | $25.00 |
Hickory Handicap (GHSC/Golf Canada)
Here are your options:
Hickory Handicap Only – through GHSC Previously, for non-members of Golf Canada that wanted to have an official Golf Canada hickory handicap. This must now be purchased directly from Golf Canada. Details to be announced shortly. | TBA |
Hickory Handicap Add-on – through GHSC For existing members of Golf Canada that want to add an official Golf Canada hickory handicap. Details to be announced shortly on how to get the add-on. | Free |
Due Dates for Membership Renewals
GHSC membership renewals for 2024 are due by June 30, 2024. A Member who has not paid by this date will cease to be a Member in Good Standing. New memberships purchased after September 1 include the following year.
For any membership questions, please contact our Membership Coordinator at memberships@ghsc.ca.
Membership Benefits
Playing Canadian Historical Golf
GHSC members benefit from Canadian historical golf play on the following basis:
- Participating in regular casual and semi-competitive historical golf play events with other members and invited guests. This includes pre-1900 hickory, post-1900 hickory and classic steel play. Tons of fun!
- Acquiring historical golf equipment through purchase or trade with other members through collecting/playing events.
- Tracking individual member’s hickory handicaps through a partnership between GHSC and Golf Canada, and participating in year-long points competitions with other GHSC members.
- Being Hickory Ambassadors and participating in historical anniversary events at private or public golf clubs.
- Providing club repair services to other GHSC members.
- Dressing up in period attire and reliving historical golf experiences.
Access to Members’ Newsletters, Blogs, Etc.
“The Jigger“ (presently suspended) is GHSC’s periodic newsletter, traditionally available in printed form. To date, its focus has been on Canadian golf history. GHSC members are encouraged to submit articles on any subject of interest. Since members’ interests cover many different subjects, including everything from collecting old clubs, golf books and memorabilia, the newsletter’s editor seeks out interesting articles and photographs.
“Collector’s Corner” (also suspended) is GHSC’s regular monthly golf collector’s digital newsletter for GHSC members to learn about, buy, sell and trade historical golf clubs and other golf collectibles.
GHSC periodically uses the Mailchimp email platform to distribute important news, newsletters and other information to its members via email. Members may choose to opt out from these communications.
Annual General Meeting
The GHSC Annual General Meeting (AGM) was previously held at Golf Canada’s Golf Hall of Fame, located at The Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville, Ontario. Details of the next AGM will be provided at a later date.
Seminars, Films and Other Presentations
Guest speakers are available from time to time, to talk on subjects whether it be collecting, book reviews, or Canadian golf history. Since our membership is broad and knowledgeable, research information is always available – usually just a phone call away.
