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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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Diversity & Inclusion Articles

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 ...
Trailblazer: Mackenzie Mack Is Setting A New Standard For The Game

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As seen in Golf Business March/April 2021 By Steve Eubanks: Don’t be surprised by the firsts. Mackenzie Mack won’t top leaderboards at tour events - although she compiled a pretty impressive junior and collegiate record ...
Partners for Social Change Through Golf Drive Cedar Crest Renaissance

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As seen in Golf Business March/April 2021 By David Gould: Here in these times of troubles and woe — pandemic, a stressed economy, political strife — if you want to tell a comeback story, you may have to get in line. But ...
How to Turn Your Welcome Mat into a Red Carpet

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By Doug McPherson, Contributor, Golf Business “There is little in life so reassuring as a genuine welcome.” –Robin Hobb, author Linnet Carty may be the perfect person to help you make ...

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

WATCH: Virtual National Golf Day 2021 General Session

Rocket Mortgage Classic to host event to create path for Black golfers

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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