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NEW Guide for Aspiring Owners

NGCOA's 'So, You Want to Own a Golf Course?' is available for download! 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 NGCOA, affiliate & industry events

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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! 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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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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Latest Discussions

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    RE: Golf Simulators

    By: Ryan Kraushofer , 2 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Michael, I'm at Westminster National Golf Course in Maryland as we installed a Trackman Simulator last November and it's been fantastic! Now Maryland ...

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    Golf Simulators

    By: Michael Lautenbach , 20 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Good Morning, We are thinking about turning a little used meeting room, adjacent to our large sports bar, into an entertainment area with a golf simulator. ...

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    RE: Customer Drives Golf Cart in Lake

    By: Justin Smith , 21 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    Hi Mark - I would submit it to my insurance company for reimbursement and then the insurance company would go after him. All the best, Justin N. ...

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    Customer Drives Golf Cart in Lake

    By: Mark Bruce , 23 hours ago
    Posted in: Accelerate General Community

    We hosted a charity event for local Athletic Booster group.  One player, operating the cart from the passenger side, takes cart off the cart path in a ...

Announcements

  • New Resource for Aspiring Golf Course Owners

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , one month 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

  • “NGCOA Insurance Services” Now Serviced by the BSBD Group

    By: Renée Flowers Renée Flowers , one month ago
    NGCOA is pleased to announce that its “NGCOA Insurance Services” benefit is now being serviced by Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett & Dixon, LLC (the BSBD Group). NGCOA member golf courses will continue to obtain comprehensive and cost-effective property casualty ... More