Membership

To join via credit card - call us at 774-430-9031

Print an NEGCOA Membership Application

The NEGCOA is an organization that represents the interests of local golf course owners and operators. We offer a forum for our members to consider the issues of operation, management, development, and promotion of golf at privately held; public and private access golf courses. Through our educational opportunities we assist our members in becoming more profitable and knowledgeable business owners.

Member Services:

Purchasing Power

• Premier Partner benefits with Yamaha.
• Measurable member benefits via rebates, discounts and added values with Preferred Supplier and Smart Buy suppliers

Networking and Education

• NGCOA Annual Golf Business Conference, Trade Show and Golf Outing
• MCOR - Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat
• NGCOA TechCon
• NGCOA RevCon
• New England Education Seminars and Networking Meetings
• New England Chapter Golf Outing
• New England Chapter Annual Meeting
• GolfInc Strategies Summit - registration savings for NEGCOA members
• NGCOA "Accelerate" online discussion community sharing ideas and resources digitally daily

Advocacy - Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

• Legislative Tracking Map - new in 2022 
• Representation at National Golf Day at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
• Chapter support of local State Golf Days
• Chapter support of local lobbyists working on issues at the state/local level
• IRS Tax Depreciation Advocacy
• CapWiz - A grassroots legislative action tool
• Reporting on pertinent legislation, i.e. environment, wage and hour, etc.
• National Alliance for Accessible Golf concerning ADA

Industry and Operations Resource Center

• Free subscription to Golf Business magazine
• Golf Business Podcast
• Monthly members-only email newsletters from NGCOA
• Free and discounted operations manuals
• More resources at ngcoa.org, i.e. Online Buyer's Guide, operational tools, etc.
• Full directory of member courses and industry suppliers

Marketing and Player Development

• Opportunity to compete for Chapter, Regional, National Course of the Year
• We Are Golf - industry-wide, growth of the game initiative
• Get Golf Ready player development program
• Women's Golf Day
• Folds of Honor/Patriot Golf Day
• Youth on Course
• PGA Jr League
• FlingGolf
• FootGolf
• Turkey Day - New England Chapter Program - Giving Back to the Community
• Comprehensive Member Resources and Directory

Industry Research Clearinghouse

• Financial Benchmarking Reports
• Compensation and Benefits Reports - (2024 report available free to members)
• Rounds Poll and Reports
• 51 Ways to a More Profitable Operation
• New England Chapter Office Resources

Allied Association Benefits

• Free admission to PGA Merchandise Show, PGA Fall Expo, GCSAA Show and CMAA Show
• Free admission to PGA Championship, PGA Senior Championship, and all LPGA events
• Discounted admission to World Golf Hall of Fame

Print the NEGCOA Membership Application