Not necessarily. You do, though, have to be an active member of the association and many times also have a valid GHIN™ handicap account .
If you are a member of the GHIN™ handicap roster at your own Carolinas club, golf course, or social/golf organization, then you are automatically a member of the association. So, you would not need to also join an eClub. Your association membership through your club makes you eligible for all association benefits.
You would only need to join an eClub if you were not already a GHIN™ handicap member at your club or golf course or through a member social/golf organization that belongs to our association.
If in doubt, please check with your club’s professional staff or the manager of your golf/social organization.