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NEW NGCOA Real Estate Center

New partner Hilco Golf Advisors provides education, resources and more related to buying and selling golf courses

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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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Events

We're looking forward to seeing you at Golf Business Conference 2023! Mark your calendar today!

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NGCOA Info Centers

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Advocacy

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

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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

NEW! 2022 Golf Business Pulse Report and 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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Golf Simulator

Tech

Reviews, research and analysis on current and future golf technology

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Growth

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

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CEO Perspective

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Articles and Observations from Jay Karen

Upcoming Events

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Latest Golf Business Magazine

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Latest Discussions

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    RE: Sale of course and broker commission.

    By: Bob Maibusch , 15 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We are in the process of selling our golf course. We received an unsolicited bid directly from the buyer so there was no broker involved and their will ...

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    RE: Irrigation Issue

    By: William Fox , yesterday
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Thank you. We left a message for him. Sent from my iPhone

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    RE: Sale of course and broker commission.

    By: Jack Shoenfelt , yesterday
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    I'm sure the commission varies but I've found the top brokers charge 10%. ------------------------------ Jack Shoenfelt PGA Golf Professional Oriole Golf ...

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    RE: Golf Ball Launcher, Golf Guns

    By: Samantha Swartz , yesterday
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We have an event that brings in a guy & his wife to do this each year for their event. They use compressed air to launch the ball with a can of air used ...

Announcements

  • NGCOA Remembers Hilda Allen

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , yesterday
    With great sadness, the NGCOA staff and board of directors learned of Hilda Allen’s unexpected passing last week. As president and managing director of her company, Hilda W. Allen Real Estate, she was a consistent presence at NGCOA for more than 25 ... More

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

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 7 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