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Data, emerging trends, issues and insights into your golf operations — FREE for NGCOA members

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Thank you to all our Golf Business Conference 2022 attendees, sponsors and speakers... it was a great event!

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

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NEW! 2021 Trend Reports and 2020-2021 Golf Industry Compensation & Benefits Reports (benefits of membership!) 

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Diversity & Inclusion

Information and initiatives for a more equitable and inclusive sport, including NEW Make Golf Your Thing industry-wide movement

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Reviews, research and analysis on current and future golf technology

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    RE: POS on beverage cart and how I hate golfnow

    By: Mark Appelberg , 19 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We have two bev carts operating that use iPads, our starters have iPads along with the staff at the main podium. They all work well managed by Club Profit. ...

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    RE: POS on beverage cart and how I hate golfnow

    By: Jay Miller , 19 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Sandra, We have no problems, if your rep won't call you back - call Joe the boss of our region - 203-200-8371. ------------------------------ Jay Miller ...

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    RE: Yamaha Golf Carts

    By: Joel Clay , 20 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Jim, My last fleet of Yamaha cars had an email address anotheryamahadown@gmail.com so I could track the issues with my staff.   I have had trouble with ...

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    RE: Yamaha Golf Carts

    By: James Gauley , 20 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We just bought 30 new Quiet Techs as well, and service, etc. has been good.  It is my understanding the distributors are on allocation and supply has been ...

Announcements

  • NGCOA Releases 2022 Golf Business Pulse Report: A View Into the Changing Industry of Golf Operations

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 2 days ago
    NGCOA just released the 2022 Golf Business Pulse Report, which was developed and produced in partnership with Sports and Leisure Research Group, and sponsored by the United States Golf Association (USGA). This insightful publication ​​examines emerging ... More

  • NGCOA Announces New Partnership with 100GROUP

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 5 days ago
    NGCOA is pleased to announce a corporate partnership with 100GROUP. As the ”Exclusive Merchant Processing Partner of NGCOA,” 100GROUP will provide NGCOA member golf courses with one complimentary year of PCI compliance services, followed by a 70 percent ... More