Advocacy

Golf Business
Advocacy Center

The NGCOA protects and advances golf courses’ business interests through an array of education, resources and engagement at the federal, regulatory, state and legal levels. We keep you aware of industry-related changes and challenges, and provide interpretation and suggestions for action.

Legislative Tracking Map

View/track important pieces of legislation on state and national levels

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Golf Business Advocacy Hotline: 843-471-1300

NEW! Speak with a dedicated ombudsman with advocacy questions or for dedicated assistance

Golf & Travel

Learn how NGCOA is involved with issues that affect golf and resort businesses.

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Accessibility

NGCOA educates and supports golf businesses on compliance and balance

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Environment

We help you navigate the issues that are always on the forefront of golf course businesses

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Tee Time Advocacy

Research, reports, insight and media related to 3rd-party online tee time agents (OTTAs)

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Labor & Immigration

We keep on top of these critical issues and fight legislation that could hurt your golf business

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Taxation

NGCOA monitors, interprets and shares legislative updates, and advocates on your behalf

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Top Advocacy Center Headlines

DOL’s Proposed Independent Contractor Rule is Bad for Golf

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Latest Content: Advocacy Center

Do You Know Where Your Discounts Are? – Do You Even Know Where Your Course Is Listed?

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By Harvey Silverman, Contributor, Golf Business | Silverback Golf Marketing There is a time in most of our lives when we’ve made a charitable contribution by purchasing one of those massive ...
National Golf Day 2023 – Going “Outside the Box”

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By Larry Hirsh, President, Golf Property Analysts National Golf Day was held yesterday in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the American Golf Industry Coalition (www.golfcoalition.org ...
Michigan Courses Commit to Innovative Apprenticeship Program

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As seen in Golf Business May/June 2023 By Scott Kauffman, Contributor, Golf Business When one thinks of occupational apprenticeships, perhaps some of the first professions to ...

Advocacy Center Pulse Spotlight

"Over 33% of facility owners in the Western U.S. ranked water availability, cost, and regulation among the top three issues impacting the sustainability and financial health of their facility..."