Key Initiatives

NGCOA INITIATIVES HELP OWNERS GROW THE GAME AND OPERATE MORE EFFICIENT, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES

Take Your Daughter to the Course Week: Now under the comprehensive banner of Play Golf America, Take Your Daughter to the Course Week encourages parents to “Share your favorite sport with your favorite girl.” Participating courses provide free greens fees and clinics for young girls accompanied by a paying adult.

PGA PerformanceTrak in Cooperation with the NGCOA: Collects golf facility rounds-played and financial operating information to support PGA professionals, owners and operators by providing key operational metrics by local market. The program represents an alliance between the NGCOA’s Financial Benchmarks and the PGA’s PerformanceTrak to help courses operate more successful

Smart Buy Network: The Smart Buy Network provides members with significant discounts and incentives on the equipment and services needed to run a golf course business. In 2007, leading companies that are part of Smart Buy provided discounts on equipment and services totaling more than $483,000 in rebates to participating facilities.

NGCOA Annual Conference: The NGCOA Annual Conference is the largest gathering of golf courses owners and operators at a single event, and is held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show. The Conference showcases innovative products and thought leadership for owners and operators looking to increase efficiencies and profits while enhancing the golf experience they offer members and customers. In 2009, the NGCOA Conference will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 3rd through February 7th.

Golf Industry Show: The NGCOA is a founding partner of the Golf Industry Show which, in addition to the NGCOA, brings together members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the Club Managers Association of American, the Golf Course Builders Association of America and the American Society of Golf Course Architects for the industry’s most diverse gathering of stakeholders. The Golf Industry Show provides exhibition, educational and networking opportunities for superintendents, owners, architects, builders, appraisers, developers, general managers, green chairmen, golf professionals and media.

Beginner Friendly Certification: The NGCOA certifies as Beginner Friendly member courses that create a positive, welcoming atmosphere for beginners. Clinics and programs geared to beginners, as well as special rates and other accommodations that encourage players to enter the game, have fun and keep playing, distinguish Beginner Friendly courses across the nation. www.getlinkedplaygolf.com

Kids on Course: Kids On Course is a national partnership between the NGCOA and the USGA that during its first six years helped more than 6,000 youngsters in communities across America improve their golf skills and increase their understanding of golf etiquette.

Join NGCOA and the Indiana Chapter.  Members have access to numerous benefits.  When an owner joins NGCOA you are automatically a member of the Indiana Golf Course Owners Association.  Your dues include both organizations.  You may join at any time.  Contact: Donna Deno, Executive Director for membership form and additional information:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 765.490.5997

Nancy Downie, NGCOA Regional Director

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Phone: (800) 933-4262, ext. 221

Hello! My name is Nancy Downie, I'm your contact at the NGCOA. I work with your Chapter Executive Director to ensure you get the most out of your membership. I would be more than willing to assist you with details around our purchasing programs, educational opportunities, members-only web access and much more!

Please feel free to call or email me!