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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