Each year, the National Golf Course Owners Association honors the most outstanding members and industry professionals of the past year. These individuals and businesses have helped preserve the tradition of the game while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the golf business. Award recipients were honored at NGCOA's annual Golf Business Conference 2020, held January 20-22 in Orlando, FL. For a list of past award winners, click here.
We are now accepting applications and/or nominations to be announced at Golf Business Conference 2021 on January 25-27, 2021. NGCOA members in good standing may submit applications and/or nominations electronically to Jay Andersen, Director of Membership at jandersen@ngcoa.org by midnight, September 30, 2020.
- Jemsek National Course of the Year Award*
This award recognizes a NGCOA member golf course that epitomizes exceptional course quality and management excellence, while making important contributions to their communities and the game. Click here for more information about the award and the application process. (If your course is affiliated with a state/regional chapter, the Affiliate Course of the Year will automatically appear on the Course of the Year ballot as the sole nominee from that market.)
- Player Development Award
This award is bestowed upon a NGCOA member golf course, entity or individual which has implemented true and tested player development programs, providing effective return-on-investment and an overall welcoming atmosphere for new golfers of all ages. Click here for more information about the award and the application process.
- Award of Merit
This is NGCOA’s longest-running award; it’s designated for long-term and significant contributions to the game of golf. Click here to see past recipients.
- Don Rossi Award
This award is given for significant and long-lasting contribution to the NGCOA and its members. Click here to see past recipients.
- Jemsek Award for Golf Course Excellence
This award honors the world’s top golf courses, which are widely known for superior quality, having hosted major amateur and professional tournaments and for being venues to which golfers will travel from all over to play. Click here to see past recipients. (This individual award has been merged into the Jemsek National Course of the Year as of 2020.)
- Champion Award
This award is bestowed upon individuals who, or entities which, have succeeded in working on behalf of a group of owners – locally, regionally, nationally or internationally – and have garnered significant victory for our members. Click here for more information about the award and the application process.
- Paul Porter Award
This award recognizes a NGCOA member who left an enduring mark on a chapter or international affiliate through the highest level of commitment, service and leadership. Click here for more information about the award and the application process.