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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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2026 NGCOA Member Golf Study

Benchmarking and data to help NGCOA members strengthen operations, improve profitability, and develop long-term strategy

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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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Tech

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

  • Hello Sue, I authored a white paper called "Deck of Cards" a couple of years ago, and happy to forward it to you if you send me an email at hsilverman@ngcoa.org. ...

  • There are a couple things that are odd here. First, I have never heard of paying sales tax on a property tax bill. Also, the property tax is usually ...

  • Just curious, why not just include in the price instead of making two separate prices? ------------------------------ Sandra Waltz Owner/manager Turtle ...

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    RE: Credit card fees

    Lots of information about the legalities of this in which Ronnie will probably chime in on, but..... Everyone we do buisness with locally does ...

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