Charleston, S.C. (January 9, 2025) - The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course ownership and operations, is pleased to announce its partnership with Spot Screening, provider of reliable and comprehensive background screening services, including background checks, drug testing, and verifications of employment, education and I-9s.
Through this new relationship, Spot Screening will provide NGCOA members with its outstanding support, competitive pricing, quick response and user friendly platform. NGCOA members will receive a 35% discount on all background checks and drug tests, guaranteeing at least 20% off the members’ current plan pricing and locking in the improved rate for three years. NGCOA members will also receive their first five background checks at no cost, with a guaranteed three-day turnaround. These services will be available without a contract, monthly fees or minimums, and members only get charged for fully-executed orders. More information on the company and its services can be found here.
“We are excited to add Spot Screening to our lineup of valuable business services within the NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace,” said Mike Ketterman, NGCOA Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships. “Screening candidates and employees is an incredibly important activity, but often complex and cumbersome; Spot will provide a dependable, secure and economical way for our members to do it.”
Spot Screening will also be recognized as a Participating Sponsor of NGCOA’s Golf Business TechCon 2025, being held in October 2025 in Dallas, Texas, and Golf Business Conference 2026, being held in January 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
“We are thrilled to partner with NGCOA to bring their members streamlined, cost-effective solutions for background checks and drug testing,” said Ben Hutto, VP of Partnerships at Spot Screening. “Our commitment to speed, support, and affordability aligns with the needs of the golf industry, which is why our footprint in the space continues to grow. We are laser focused on providing the NGCOA members a user friendly and compliant platform that allows them to focus on running their operations while we handle all areas of their employee screening.”
About the National Golf Course Owners Association
The NGCOA is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The association represents and promotes the interests of golf courses as the principal businesses and economic assets of the game of golf. The not-for-profit organization is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course owners and operators. Through advocacy, education and information resources, purchasing programs and networking opportunities, the NGCOA helps golf course owners and operators run more successful businesses. For more information or to join, visit ngcoa.org or call 800-933-4262.
About Spot Screening
Spot Screening provides comprehensive background check and drug testing solutions designed to simplify workforce screening for businesses of all sizes. Specializing in industries such as country clubs, resorts, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare, Spot Screening is committed to accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service. Partnering with top software providers and industry associations like NGCOA, Spot Screening tailors its services for each industry and client, ensuring a personalized experience with world-class support and speed. Learn more at www.spot-screening.com.
Media Contact: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Events and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org