NOW STREAMING: Michael Williams kicks off this episode by talking with Ronnie Miles, NGCOA's Sr. Director of Advocacy. They recap the key points addressed to lawmakers during National Golf Day 2022 and spotlight other critical legislation on NGCOA's Advocacy radar that course operators should...
As seen in Golf Business January/February 2022 By Ronnie Miles, NGCOA Director of Advocacy Happy New Year! With 2021 behind us, we now look forward to 2022. Will golf rounds remain at record levels? Will inflation and supply chain issues continue to impact golf operations...
By Steve Eubanks, Contributor, Golf Business To answer that, you have to start with, what and where is the world’s largest pro-am in the first place? The answer is: Galloway, New Jersey, during the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer, a 54...
As seen in Golf Business July/August 2021 By Steve Eubanks: There’s one great way to get people buying more pre-round beverages: Make them check in for golf at the bar. That is exactly what happens at Blue Sky Golf Club in Jacksonville, Florida, one of about 20 clubs operated by former...
By Whitney Reid Pennell, President, RCS Hospitality Group You read that right. It's not always all about the members. It's true that your members, the experiences they have at the club, and their loyalty to your club is what keeps the lights on,...
New communications partner HQ98 helps golf courses improve productivity, customer service, safety and profitability with industry leading devices Charleston, S.C. (June 8, 2021) - The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) today announced a partnership with HQ98, the largest...
By Doug McPherson, Contributor, Golf Business The decision to enter the world of non-golf revenue back in the late 1970s was an easy one for Kathy Aznavorian. “Some customers asked us to do steak dinners for group and league outings. We listened...
As seen in Golf Business May/June 2021 By Steve Eubanks: Sometimes it’s as easy as opening a door. Or creating one. Throughout the lockdowns in California, which extended longer than a full year and prompted a recall effort of the state’s governor, Golden State golf clubs kept their...
As seen in Golf Business March/April 2021 By Scott Kauffman: For decades, the pizza business has been at the forefront of food-service innovation. Of course, one of the original delivery-service distributors was Domino’s Pizza, which mastered the cutting-edge concept of taking pizza...