Today the Jamaica Golf Association (JGA) is comprised of individual golfing members and
golf clubs in Jamaica. The Constitution provides for an annually elected Executive Committee which includes  a President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Ladies Chairperson and Five Committee Members. The Executive Committee meets monthly to set policy, develop plans and generally administer the affairs of the Association. Day to day operations are carried out by a Secretariat staffed by an Administrative Assistant / Accountant and its own Public Relations / Graphic Designer.

The Jamaica Golf Association is the recognized governing body for amateur golf in Jamaica and as such, is affiliated to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA). The R&A and the USGA jointly represent the world governing body for golf and are responsible for the rules of the game. The JGA is also a member of the Caribbean Golf Association, along with nine  (9) regional national associations. The CGA has a membership of Eight to Ten Thousand (8,000-10,000) individuals throughout
the Caribbean.

Individual membership runs generally around Seven Hundred & Fifty (750) amateur golfers and some eleven (11) member clubs. The Association's functions embrace many areas including organizing and staging some 12 to 15 tournaments per year, many of which are  used for qualifying players seeking selection to national teams. Other areas overseen by sub-committees include Junior Golf, Ladies Golf, Finance and Sponsorship, Development and Training, Caribbean Golf Association events, Member Services, Constitution/Rules/Discipline, and Public Relations.

The Association faces many challenges as we approach the new millennium, not least of which is encouraging increased participation in the sport by the broader population. Throughout the world, golf has seen tremendous growth in the past twenty-five (25) years, with immense interest and dedication shown by women, the youth and minorities in the last 5-10 years, particularly.   In 2003, the JGA, with tremendous assistance and sponsorship from Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd, as well as other development organizations, namely the Urban Development Corporation, established a National Golf Academy and  Public Driving Range in the heart of New Kingston.   This facility, the first of it's kind in Jamaica, now  allows easy access to the game for everyone. The dogma of elitism and sport for the rich and elderly is steadily disappearing from the game in many countries, Jamaica included.    Already, we see many young people from pre-teen to late teens taking up the game and it may only be a  matter of time before one of our young golfers emerges on the world scene.

The Jamaica Golf Association is therefore very keen on taking the sport to the people as the benefits are many and significant for developing a better society. Golf as a recreation, teaches discipline, honesty, integrity and the virtues of dedication and hard work for success. As an attraction for tourists, the potential is enormous as facilities worldwide are inadequate to service the rapidly accelerating demand. We have the basic ingredients for becoming an excellent golfing destination, but we need to recognize the potential to appreciate the economic benefits that can accrue to Jamaica.

The Jamaica Golf Association intends to be in the forefront of the drive to develop the game of golf for a better Jamaica.