As seen in Golf Business November/December 2024 By Rachel Carter, Sr. Director of Membership, NGCOA As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on the highlights that have shaped our year. What continues to ring true, amongst all the new programs,...
As seen in Golf Business September/October 2024 By Rachel Carter, Sr. Director of Membership, NGCOA All organizations evolve over time, and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) is no exception. Since its founding in 1971 by Don Rossi and other...
As seen in Golf Business July/August 2024 By Rachel Carter, Sr. Director of Membership, NGCOA What does the NGCOA do for its members? We love this question and it's asked frequently, as generally speaking, people outside of the association industry are unaware of...
By Larry Hirsh, President, Golf Property Analysts Recently, I had the opportunity to play golf with Frank Vain, Chairman of McMahon Group. McMahon is a private club planning firm with a background in architecture. Taking advantage of their experience and focus on...
As seen in Golf Business March/April 2024 By Rachel Carter, Sr. Director of Membership, NGCOA I am delighted that driving ranges are finally getting their day to shine. A hidden gem in golf operations, the driving range has long been under-valued as a profit center...
As seen in Golf Business January/February 2024 By Rachel Carter, Senior Director of Membership, NGCOA Happy New Year! As we bid farewell to 2023, I find it an opportune time to reflect on the wins and losses of the past year, and find a renewed sense of purpose and...
By Larry Hirsh, President, Golf Property Analysts Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility. These are two terms we often hear in discussions of politics. Regardless of one’s political persuasion, a balanced budget and reduced debt are always front and center in our...
As seen in Golf Business September/October 2023 By Rachel Carter, Senior Director of Membership, NGCOA I love playing golf in the fall. I reside and work remotely from Denver, Colorado, and fall is a particularly beautiful time of the year. I hope that this fall is...
As seen in Golf Business July/August 2023 By Rachel Carter, Director of Membership, NGCOA As I write this article, your NGCOA membership team is (literally) packing in preparation to head west for the 2023 Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat (MCOR), being held ...
By Larry Hirsh, President, Golf Property Analysts Currently, Golf Property Analysts is privileged to be involved in an assignment assisting a club in the Midwestern US with their long range planning process. Unlike some clubs in today’s environment, the COVID surge...