The USBGA is a non-profit 501c3 organization. It exists for the purpose of teaching and promoting blind/visually impaired golf as well as conducting golf tournaments for its members, including a National Championship annually. There are two levels of memberships: Full USBGA Membership for those who are blind or visually impaired wanting to play golf, and Support for those individuals such as coaches, sponsors, and any person interested in endorsing the mission of the USBGA. Note: Individuals applying for Full membership must complete the application form as well as the sight evaluation form. Full members wanting to compete in the National Championship must also turn in three 18-hole scores to qualify. The score card information is listed at the bottom of this page. Support members need only complete the application form. All dues are paid annually and by the end of the calendar year for the following year.

Requirements for Membership
Please Note

Members must meet the specific visual guidelines accepted by the International Blind Golf Association in order to compete in all USBGA and International Blind Golf events. Prospective playing members must understand that a visual acuity of 20/200 will not qualify under the sight classification standards set by the International Blind Golf Association. Visual acuity in best eye with best correction must be less than 20/200 i.e. 20/201 or below. For clarification of this standard, please contact the USBGA Office. The official sight categories are as follows:

B-1 Category (Totally Blind)
No light perception, or light perception which is not functional, central or peripheral, with or without light projection, up to the inability to differentiate between a blank sheet of white paper and a sheet of white paper with a black symbol on it.

(The black symbol is displayed on the IBGA/USBGA Sight Form and is used as part of the exam.)

B-2 Category (Vision Impaired)
From the ability to recognize the shape of a hand up to the visual acuity of 20/600.

B3 Category (Vision Impaired)
From the visual acuity above 20/600 up to visual acuity of less than 20/200.

PLEASE PRINT THE EYE SIGHT FORM AND THE APPLICATION AND RETURN MY MAIL TO:
Sheila Drummond, 125 Gilberts Hill Road, Lehighton, PA 18235