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The NGCOA believes that “golf should look like America”: diverse and dynamic. To that end, we are committed to offering information, ideas, resources and initiatives that move the industry—especially the business of golf and golf course ownership—toward a more equitable and inclusive sport.

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Create a workplace culture that welcomes and embraces diversity

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Invite, encourage and welcome "future golfers" to play at your facility

Diversity & Inclusion Articles

Lead Golf Together... and Together, Golf Wins

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By Michael Williams, Contributor, Golf Business The last two years have been among the most turbulent in the history of the United States. A devastating pandemic along with social ...
Karen "Gets Real" with Prospective Owners at African American Expo

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By Steve Eubanks, Contributor, Golf Business MARIETTA, GA | NGCOA chief executive officer Jay Karen did not hold back when he spoke to a group of prospective Black owners at the ...
Clearview Legacy Foundation: A Different Model For Golf And Charity

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As seen in Golf Business September/October 2021 By Steve Eubanks: Courses hosting events for charities are as ubiquitous in our game as balls, tees and clubs. Everyone does it, from the most exclusive private clubs ...
We Cannot Forget To Include Those With Physical, Mental, or Emotional Challenges

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By Rich O'Brien, Operations Manager, PGA HOPE Charleston The concept of diversity and inclusion typically focuses almost exclusively on race and gender. However, the CDC recently ...
Junior Sports Academy: A Needed Component In A New Way of Life

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As seen in Golf Business May/June 2021 By Steve Eubanks: Instructional programming has evolved in recent years. Camps and clinics, juniors and seniors, ladies’ “Sip and Swing” sessions with wine and hors d’oeuvres after ...

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First-Ever “Lead Golf Together” Summit hosted by NGCOA addresses lack of diversity in golf’s executive ranks

USGA IDEA grant program delivers $200K to First Tee chapters; supports inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility efforts

WATCH: The business of our game, and how much of it benefits Black golfers? Jim Beatty reacts, spotlights key opportunities

Top D&I Center Videos

Golf Business LIVE | June 2021 — "Divides... and expands." Jim Beatty, Founder of the African-American Golf EXPO & Forum, on the event's inclusive mission and the positive outcomes he anticipates throughout the industry.

Inclusion Guidelines for Golf Facilities — Linnet Carty, PGA of America's Director of Inclusion and Community Engagement, walks course owners and operators through these critical principles. Click here to view and download the Inclusion Guidelines for Golf Facilities.

Golf Business LIVE | June 2020 — Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, PGA (Owner, Augusta Ranch Golf Club) talk to Dr. Renee Powell (Owner, Clearview Golf Club and the second ever African-American LPGA Tour player) and Dr. Michael Cooper (Chairman of the 20/20 Golf Diversity Task Force), continuing the conversation on race in America and where it intersects with golf.

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