Founded in 1990 by a small group of dedicated golfers seeking to make their golfing more meaningful, the golf association of St Maarten numbers more than 130 players. Their aim is to "support golf on Sint Maarten/Saint Martin and develop various golfing events for the competitors’ fun and for the benefit of the community". The association organizes 11 annual events and six or seven other main tournaments. The most important event of the year is in April during the carnival.