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 National Golf Course Owners Association

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ERIN HILLS GOLF COURSE, JEMSEK PUBLIC COURSE OF THE YEAR 2026
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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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National Golf Day 2026

Latest Golf Business: Quarter Shot

.Golf Business Quarter Shot Q4

Fall/Winter 2025

Latest Discussions

  • Hi Brian, If people ask, we strongly recommend our guy. ( we do the same thing btw). That said, there probably is no real way to police who is helping/teaching ...

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    Simulators

    Good Morning all! We have down time like a lot of course in December thru February. Board is tossing around the idea of getting a couple simulators. ...

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    Reach Golfers GPS

    Hello everyone! Does anyone use Reach Golfers GPS units on their carts? We're interested in going with them, but would like to hear any feedback your ...

  • Since we purchased the course five years ago, we've had an informal arrangement with a PGA pro who provides lessons at our range. We display his business ...

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