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Save the Date for #GBC22

Golf Business Conference 2022 returns to Orlando, FL on Jan. 24-26, 2022! Plus: watch new episodes of Golf Business LIVE

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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

Save the date for #GBC22 in Orlando, Florida; learn about other NGCOA, affiliate and industry events

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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

Hospitality

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

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2021 trend report covers

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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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

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Golf Business Magazine

Golf Business October 2021

Latest Discussions

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    RE: golf simulators

    By: Jason Sanchez , 18 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We bought 4 Full Swing Simulators within the last 10 years.  Full Swing is good to work with.  Problem is that you need to spend the money to upgrade the ...

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    golf simulators

    By: Melanie Boese , yesterday
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    I know we have a forum to discuss/rate POS systems but how about golf simulators?  I am currently researching and would appreciate some information on ...

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    Convenience Fee for Dues

    By: Jim Mayo , 11 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Greetings: We are a small club in Oregon. We offer our membership AutoPay. If they have not paid their monthly charges within twenty days of billing, ...

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    RE: Prepayment Tee Times

    By: Jay Miller , 13 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Hi Shannon, We have been using pre paid online reservations for 2 years and will never go back. We are with Golf Reservations (Golf Now) at 7 of our courses ...

Announcements

  • NGCOA Partners with Tagmarshal

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , one month ago
    The NGCOA is pleased to announce its latest corporate partnership with Tagmarshal, the experts in data-driven on-course optimization. Through this new relationship, NGCOA members will receive rebates when purchasing Tagmarshal’s software products and devices.  Tagmarshal ... More

  • New Resource for Aspiring Golf Course Owners

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 4 months ago
    NGCOA just released its latest research publication, So, You Want to Own a Golf Course? — A Must-Read Primer for Any Aspiring Golf Course Owner. This comprehensive guide provides foundational knowledge related to golf course ownership to those who may ... More