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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion Center

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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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Engage with groups diversifying the game and supporting communities

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Publications & Player Programs

Programs, publications and podcasts about accessibility and inclusivity

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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

“One of the Most Humbling Experiences I’ve Ever Been Part Of”: Female Veterans Finding PGA HOPE

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By Rich O'Brien, Operations Manager, PGA HOPE (Charleston) Over the past six years, the number of PGA HOPE chapters nationwide has grown from a handful to where there are now 173 ...
A Barrier-Breaking Legacy: Lee Elder's Impact on Golf and Inclusion

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By Michael Williams, Contributor, Golf Business In 1975, I was a middle school-aged kid in Washington, DC with a passion for all sports, even the ones that I didn’t play, including ...
Entrepreneur Stanley Campbell Brings Data Expertise To Martin Downs Country Club

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By Steve Eubanks, Contributor, Golf Business The purpose of data in golf is not to store a wealth of information. It’s to make life easier and more efficient; to build a stable ...
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 ...

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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

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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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