The CDGA is the prime moving force behind the promotion and betterment of golf in Central Ohio is the Columbus District Golf Association. And so it has been for years.

Currently one hundred five golf clubs in and around Franklin County make up the CDGA, which is the guiding light behind most of the organized local competitive golf tournaments.

Any Member of one of these one hundred five affiliated clubs is a Member of the CDGA and eligible to play in the tournaments offered by the CDGA as long as the specific requirements for each tournament are met.

The CDGA conducts the following: Women’s Two Person Scramble, Women’s Tri-fecta 6-6-6, Women’s Chapman, Women’s Old Pal, Women’s Two Person Net Stableford, Senior, Super Senior, Mid Amateur, Amateur, Sr. Amateur, Pilkington Cup Matches, AM/AM Scratch, AM/AM Handicap, Tournament of Champions, Juniors, Spring Old Pal Scramble each year.

In 2024, the CDGA returned directly to our member pro shops over $42,000 in certificate prizes, an estimated $50,000 in cart fees, and more than $31,000.00 was spent in food services. A pro rata amount of $500.00 is given to clubs for the use of the practice facility during tournament days. The CDGA also hosts board meetings and committee meetings including a meal at one of our affiliated clubs spending an estimated $1,000.00 bringing the figure to a staggering $124,500.00 the CDGA pumped back into the economy of our member clubs!

In addition to our daily duties of course rating, handicapping, and tournament administration, the CDGA also acts as liaison to the USGA and the PGA. We also are associated with: The National Golf Foundation, The National Club Association, The Club Managers Association of America, The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, The Ohio Public Golf Association, The Ohio Golf Course Owners Association, and lastly the Western Golf Association and their wonderful Evans Scholarship program. Our offices remain open to disseminate information of any of these organizations to our affiliated clubs, and to supply resource avenues for professional services needed to operate a modern club.

The CDGA supports the Youth on Course Program through donations from many of our Tournament Entrants. These monies assist Youth on Course with supplementing the played rounds by Juniors at area courses.

The CDGA awards scholarships to those in the Agronomy program at Ohio State University annually. The Scholarship is named the "CDGA/Jack Kidwell Agronomy Scholarship", in honor of Jack Kidwell. Many of the recipients of these scholarships have become superintendents at CDGA clubs devoting their careers to make our affiliated clubs green and playable.

The CDGA Junior Championship, an annual match play event, was attended by more than 40 in 2024. The continuing aim of the CDGA is to provide junior golf events and experiences for young golfers of all ages.