The NCGA is proud to announce all-new women’s golf programming for the 2026 season, designed to make women’s golf in Northern California more vibrant, inclusive and accessible than ever before.
With expanded opportunities for play, a simplified structure and a brand-new points program, 2026 marks an exciting new era for women’s golf across the region.
Our vision is simple: to ensure that golf in Northern California is vibrant, inclusive and accessible. That means continuing to support and grow women’s golf at every level — from casual players to seasoned competitors.
By modernizing and unifying the structure of women’s events, we’re making it easier for every female NCGA member to find playing opportunities that fit their game, their schedule, and their goals.
Play. Connect. Celebrate! for women golfers of all abilities.
Beginning in 2026, the NCGA is introducing an all-new Women's One Day Series, open to all female NCGA members.
Every event in the series is open to all female members, regardless of club affiliation.
The NCGA Women’s One Day Series combines the former Play Days and Open Days.
Players can compete in as many events as they’d like throughout the year.
Individual points earned at each event will contribute to the year-end standings, with exciting recognition for top point individual earners.
Team League adds a season-long team competition to the Series.
Players form teams of four from the same women’s club and earn points at designated events throughout the season.
The top three teams in each area will be recognized with year-end awards.
Here is a list of Clubs by Area for Team League play
More info on the Team League can be found here
With over 80 playing days across Northern California, this will be one of the largest women’s golf programs of its kind among all Allied Golf Associations (AGAs) in the U.S.
Click Here for the 2026 One Day Series Schedule
The NCGA will continue to celebrate the long-standing history of women’s competitive golf in Northern California by maintaining the term “Legacy” for all events that originated under the PWGA and WGANC.
All legacy tournaments and championships will now carry the “Legacy” name under the NCGA umbrella — ensuring history is preserved while moving forward together.
For example:
PWGA Legacy Helen Lengfeld → Legacy Helen Lengfeld
Want to learn more about and view individual event histories? Just click on the corresponding events below!
Legacy Helen Lengfeld
Legacy Mixed Couples/Summer Partners
Legacy Open
Legacy Senior and Super Senior Championship
Legacy Spring Partners
Legacy Team Play
Legacy Champion of Champs
Legacy Four-Ball
Legacy Hers 'n His
Legacy Stroke Play Championship
Legacy Team Challenge
Legacy The Eclectic
Legacy Two Person Scramble I
Legacy Two-Person Scramble II
While the structure is changing, many familiar features of women’s events remain:
Registration will continue to be first come, first served, following the same registration windows as all NCGA events (unless otherwise noted by event eligibility).- Example: The WGANC Legacy Stroke Play Championship will continue to accept the field with the lowest Handicap Index.
Event Formats remain as exciting and diverse as ever — including Stableford, individual stroke play, team play, and 4-ball formats.
We’re keeping what you love while removing barriers to participation.
2026 marks a turning point for women’s golf within the NCGA. By bringing all women’s events under one umbrella, we’re creating a stronger, more connected community where:
Every NCGA woman golfer has access to year-round events.
Events are easier to understand, register for, and enjoy.
Legacy tournaments remain celebrated for their heritage.
A new Points Program adds excitement, camaraderie, and recognition throughout the season. At the end of the season, a One-Day Series Player of the Year award winner will be announced.
“This is the largest, most inclusive women’s golf program of its kind among all AGAs — and it’s happening right here in Northern California.”
