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Golf Business Conference 2022 returns to Orlando, Jan. 24-26; join Q&A with 2022 Award of Merit winner Annika Sorenstam!

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Registration is OPEN for #GBC22 in Orlando, FL; learn about other NGCOA, affiliate and industry events

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

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

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Research

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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Initiatives and activities to attract new and returning customers... and increase your bottom line

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Golf Business December 2021

Latest Discussions

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    RE: Course Valuation Change

    By: Jay Miller , 7 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Burt, I have been keeping track of properties for sale across the country - the average is 1.05X to 1.10X of annual gross.  2020 was an anomaly - ...

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    RE: Course Valuation Change

    By: John Gehman , 8 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    I was curious about that myself, so I posed the question to Larry Hirsh of Golf Property Analysts. Here is his response, with his permission: “Good question ...

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    RE: Superintendent Salary for a 9 Hole Golf Course

    By: Jay Andersen , 8 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    William, If you have not looked at the 2020-2021 Compensation and benefits study I would suggest you start there. This will help you better understand ...

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    Course Valuation Change

    By: Burt Ussery , 8 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Can anyone direct me to a current source to determine what the industry shift has been over the past couple (COVID) years with course valuations? ------------------------------ ...

Announcements

  • NGCOA Announces 2022 Award Winners

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 13 hours ago
    Each year, the NGCOA recognizes the most outstanding members of the past year, and the individuals and organizations that have helped preserve the tradition of the game while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the golf business. Read the official release here and ... More

  • Annika Sorenstam to Receive 2022 Award of Merit from the National Golf Course Owners Association

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 7 days ago
    NGCOA is pleased to announce Annika Sorenstam as the recipient of its 2022 Award of Merit, the organization’s most prestigious award, which recognizes long-term and significant contributions to the game of golf. Annika will accept the award, and then ... More