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Golf Business AI Workshop Tour

NEW education series of one-day, in-person, hands-on intensive events focused on AI for your golf course business.

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National Golf Day 2026

Your voice will amplify our industry's message! Register now to join us in Washington, DC May 4–6!

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NGCOA Champions Circle

This initiative raises financial support to provide resources to fight the growing litigation against courses and our industry.

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Advocacy

NGCOA supports and advances your business through resources and representation on Capitol Hill.

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Smart Buy Marketplace

Take advantage of discounts, rebates and exclusive deals through NGCOA’s official purchasing program.

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Hospitality

Virtual training programs and best practices to reduce high-turnover and improve mid-level management productivity.

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Research

Access the 2026 Golf Industry Compensation and Benefits Report and other business resources (complimentary with membership) 

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Reviews, research and analysis on current and future golf technology.

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Growth

Got Simulators? (Or thinking about getting them?) Read Building a Simulator Business at Your Course to do it right!

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.Golf Business Spring 2026

Spring 2026 | Quarter Shot

Latest Discussions

  • A very understandable issue. Groups that book for 20 golfers, and then show up with considerably less can be a constant fear. We've had it happen ourselves. ...

  • We have a very similar policy and restrict bookings of more than 2 tee times on weekends before 3pm. We have the same problem and they just have people ...

  • We don't allow people to book more than one tee time online, so for multiple tee times, they must call the pro shop. We require a credit card for ...

  • We have experienced this as well. Effective April 1, 2026 we went to prepaid online bookings only for Friday, Saturday and Sundays. It's been pleasantly ...

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