In Norway, all golf clubs but one are organized within the Norwegian Golf Federation (NGF). NGF is the third largest federation within Norwegian sports. With a total of 122,000 memberships spread over 190 golf clubs, the federation facilitates golf offers regardless of age, skills and preconditions.

NGF has the responsibility and authority to develop the Norwegian elite golf through the national teams and age-specific teams (13-18). The federation translates the Rules of Golf, funds research for better turf and a better environment and maintains the handicap system. NGF reports to the Golf Assembly consisting of representatives from the golf clubs.