The NEGCOA is an organization made up of golf course owners and operators who are dedicated to promoting the game of golf, improving course conditions, and providing fun and appealing golf experiences for our customers.  The NEGCOA and its members are always looking for better solutions, creative programs and ideas to help you enjoy the game more.  The NEGCOA provides its member owners with on-going educational resources and advocacy.

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:

   Industry and Operations Resource Center

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

   Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

• 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

   Marketing and Player Development

• Golf 20/20 industry-wide, growth of the game initiative
  • Representing owners on the Executive Board
• Get Linked. Play Golf. player development program
  • Marketing Tool Kit for courses
  • Grassroots campaigns - City Golf Blitz
  • Take Your Daughter to the Course Week
  • Beginner-friendly course certification
  • Beginner-friendly course list at getlinkedplaygolf.com
• Kids On Course joint initiative with the USGA Foundation
• Turkey Day - New England Chapter Program - Giving Back to the Community
• www.negcoa.org - Comprehensive Member Resources and Directory

   Purchasing Power

• Premier Partner benefits with Club Car
• Measurable member benefits via rebates, discounts and added values with Preferred Supplier and Smart Buy suppliers
• Travel discounts on airfare, hotels and car rentals

   Networking and Education

• NGCOA Annual Conference, Trade Show and Golf Outing
• New England Bi-monthly Education Seminars and Networking Meetings
• New England Chapter Annual Meeting & Field Day
• NGCOA "Listserv" sharing ideas daily via email
• Annual multi-course owners retreat

   Industry Research Clearinghouse

• Financial Benchmarking Reports
• Compensation and Benefits Reports
• 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 and PGA Senior Championship
• Discounted admission to World Golf Hall of Fame

The New England Golf Course Owner’s Association is a Chapter of the National Golf Course Owner’s Association.  We work alongside the NGCOA to achieve the following  mission statement:

“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.”

In order to help us achieve this mission we need the cooperation of others who support the purposes and goals of the association.  Our corporate members recognize that the golf course owner or operator is ultimately the decision maker.  We offer our corporate members the ability to exchange ideas amongst our members and to promote their quality products or services to our members.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Referrals of your products and  services to members, recognition on our website and in our online newsletter that will reach our membership of over 275 New England golf course owners and operators.

• Annual NEGCOA Member mailing list providing the name of the owner or operator with purchasing power.   Company listing in the Corporate Member Directory which is a year round reference guide for all NEGCOA Members.
  
• Networking opportunities with golf course owners and operators throughout New England by attending member meetings and special events. Issues and speaker topics will keep you better informed of your customer’s needs, problems and concerns.
  
• Opportunities made to corporate members to participate in the Annual Meeting & Trade Show; Annual Golf Outing; Advertisement Opportunities in New England Links, our online Monthly Newsletter, www.negcoa.org and other Sponsorship Opportunities.
  
• Speaking opportunities and articles for our publications are welcomed for our corporate members to gain greater exposure and get involved. 

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Corporate Membership is open to any corporation or individual engaged in supplying products, information, or services to golf course owners and operators in New England.

NEGCOA Corporate Membership…$350

Membership dues are paid on an annual basis Please contact Cheryl McGuire, cmcguire@negcoa.org or 774-430-9030 for an application. Please note corporate membership is subject to Board of Directors approval.