Our history
The Utah Golf Association was informally organized during the early years of Utah golf, and during the first half century its only role was to conduct the Utah State Amateur Championship.
The UGA was officially incorporated in 1966. Since that time, the Association has grown from solely conducting championships to conducting course ratings, instructing rules and handicap seminars, and supporting the United States Golf Association at the local level including maintaining and administrating the handicap system.
Throughout the years, many individuals have competed and contributed to the development of the UGA and the preservation of Utah golf. Steve Dunford played the most significant role during the 1950s and ‘60s and served as president of the UGA for 14 years. After the official incorporation in 1966, Ray Dubois became the first president of the newly incorporated UGA. Others involved in the original organization included George Marks — who served as the executive secretary and executive director from 1969 to 1982 — as well as Alan Bader, Glen Lewis, and Bill Schultz.
Moving forward, the UGA continues to build on this legacy through new membership programs designed for all types of golfers, from competitive players to those who enjoy the game casually.
