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Municipal Operators Community

See how the NGCOA supports its municipal golf course operators.

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Golf Business Conference 2026

Register now for the largest annual gathering of golf course owners and operators.

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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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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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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 2025 Golf Business Pulse 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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CEO Perspective

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Articles and Observations from Jay Karen

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Latest Golf Business: Quarter Shot

.Golf Business Quarter Shot Q3

Fall 2025

Latest Discussions

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    Calling Iowa and Nebraska golf courses

    By: Allison George , 4 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    The Midwest Chapter of the NGCOA is trying a new conference this year in Omaha, NE. It's Wednesday, November 12. I'm speaking and I plan to teach ...

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    RE: schedule apps

    By: Cheryl Pardue , 4 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Based on Allison George's previous recommendations for 7Shifts we signed up a couple of years ago and I've never been happier. When someone suddenly can't ...

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    RE: schedule apps

    By: Allison George , 18 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We use 7 shifts. We love it. It makes it so we can be very accommodating to odd schedules. People can request days off or put their shift up for grabs. ...

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    schedule apps

    By: Jamie Colson , 18 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Accelerate seems to have great participation! Always worth taking the time to read comments & learn from others. My question: What app are you using ...

Announcements

  • Driving Demand, Revenue and Retention Across the Golfer Journey

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 10 days ago
    NGCOA's latest research report is now available! Golf participation is surging. But with this growth comes challenges: tee sheet management is under more strain than ever, no-shows and cancellations persist, operational efficiency is being tested ... More

  • Bob Parsons, Founder of GoDaddy and PXG, Joins Us at Golf Business TechCon 2025!

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 2 months ago
    We're excited to welcome Bob Parsons to Golf Business TechCon 2025! Bob will join NGCOA CEO Jay Karen, and President of the PGA of America and Owner of Augusta Ranch Golf Club Don Rea, for our on-location episode of Golf Business LIVE, on Tuesday, October ... More