Founded in 1998 by a small group of dedicated golfers looking for a way to make their golfing experience more meaningful, the Central Valley Golf Association enters 2010 with a thriving membership of more than 200 players committed more firmly than ever to its founding principles: "To promote the game of golf in Costa Rica and to organize various golfing events for the pleasure of the participants".

The most important event of the year is the CVGA Year-End Texas Scramble and Fiesta - held in December. Many top players from throughout the country, and more distant locations, come to this event.

CVGA Membership is open to all residents and visitors who may not live in Costa Rica but who return, from time to time, for business or pleasure, and want to support golf in the country, as well as The CVGA. Because Costa Rica is such a magnet for business world travelers and tourists, the current CVGA membership roster reads like a United Nations list of delegates. During 2009, players from twenty-four different countries join us in our tournaments at Parque Valle del Sol Golf Course.

There is no membership fee to join The CVGA - regular players and visitors pay for their green fee and contribute a small amount of money (approximately $12.00) before playing, which creates a small purse to be divided among the winning golfers on that day of friendly competition (a small portion is kept by the association for the monthly " Texas Scramble " as well as for the CVGA Year-End Scramble and Fiesta). This small contribution also helps cover the cost of maintaining an official USGA handicap for the members and a ticket to the annual CVGA Year-End Party, a highlight event which ends the golfing year in style.