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NEW: 2021 Trend Reports

NGCOA has compiled data from the fields of Agronomy, Marketing and Operations. Plus: watch new episodes of Golf Business LIVE

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Take advantage of discounts, rebates and exclusive deals through NGCOA’s official purchasing program

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

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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, ideas and initiatives that move the industry toward a more equitable and inclusive sport.

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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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    RE: The Family Business

    By: Jim Mayo , 23 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Personally, I greatly appreciate this conversation. My brother is the owner and I am the GM. My brother has no heirs and my two kids have shown no interest ...

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    RE: The Family Business

    By: Jay Andersen , yesterday
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Anne, Thank you for sharing.  That's great you stepped in to keep the course and the family business going. If you ever have questions or if there is ...

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    RE: The Family Business

    By: Jay Andersen , yesterday
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Allison, Thanks for the reply and great information. I am sure this will be very helpful to others out there. ------------------------------ Jay Andersen ...

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    RE: The Family Business

    By: Anne Krug , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Hi Jay, Just this year my husband and I took over a family course representing 6th Generation to own and operate it.  Our course opened in 1893 as an ...

Announcements

  • Your Golf Course May Be Eligible for up to Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Tax Credits

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 7 days ago
    NGCOA's Newest Smart Buy Partner Helps Businesses with ERTC Calculation and Filing   NGCOA has just partnered with Rockerbox to help golf courses determine if they're eligible for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program. These credits are ... More

  • Pellucid Corp.’s Golf Market Research Center Becomes NGCOA’s Latest Member Benefit

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , 21 days ago
    The NGCOA is pleased to announce Pellucid Corp. as its latest corporate partner. Through this partnership, Pellucid’s Golf Market Research Center (GMRC) will be available to NGCOA members at a reduced price through the NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace. Pellucid will also share ... More