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Municipal Operators Community

See how the NGCOA supports its municipal golf course operators.

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National Golf Day 2025

Attend the 17th annual National Golf Day to join peers, industry leaders, legislators and others to share golf's impact.

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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 NEW 2025 Golf Business Pulse Report and other industry trends (benefits of membership!) 

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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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Articles and Observations from Jay Karen

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Latest Golf Business: Quarter Shot

.Golf Business Quarter Shot Q1

Spring 2025

Latest Discussions

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    RE: Pace of Play and Tee Time intervals

    By: Keith Miller , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We also used 12-minute intervals during COVID-19. In 2023, we switched to 11-minute tee times and did not see any difference. Last year, we tried 10-minute ...

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    RE: Pace of Play and Tee Time intervals

    By: Jay Miller , 4 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Exactly - Ruben. We are on 9-minute intervals at 6 of our courses Monday thru Thursday, 10-minute intervals on Friday thru Sunday. Rough no higher ...

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    RE: Pace of Play and Tee Time intervals

    By: Josh Beer , 4 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We also have 12 minute tee times. Like so many aspects in the business you need to balance generating revenue while providing as enjoyable round of golf ...

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    RE: Pace of Play and Tee Time intervals

    By: Sandra Waltz , 5 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We went to 12 minute tee times during Covid and never looked back. Occasionally we get an issue with pace of play but very rarely and I think golfers appreciate ...

Announcements

  • NGCOA Partners with Paychex

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 3 months ago
    The NGCOA is pleased to announce its new partnership with Paychex, a leading provider of human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance and payroll services. As part of this partnership, Paychex will join the suite of back office service benefits ... More

  • Yamaha Golf-Car Company Extends NGCOA Partnership for Additional Four Years

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 3 months ago
    NGCOA is excited to announce a four-year extension with our Yamaha Golf Car partnership. Continuing its position as the “Official Golf Car Partner” of the NGCOA, Yamaha will bring additional value to NGCOA members and Yamaha’s customer base by offering incentives ... More