Charleston, SC — The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) announced its new Board Officers and Directors for 2022-2024 at its annual business meeting, Golf Business Conference 2022, in January in Orlando, Florida.Tom Brooks, CGCS, from Carson Valley Golf Course in Gardnerville, NV, is the association’s new President, taking over from Steve Graybill from Foxchase Golf Club in Stevens, PA. Cathy Harbin, PGA/LPGA from Pine Ridge Golf Course in Paris, TX, is the new Vice President. Kathy Aznavorian from Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center in Plymouth, MI remains the association’s Treasurer, and Dick Stuntz from The Oaks in Lawrence, KS, serves as Secretary.“We are thrilled to continue the fifty-year tradition of hands-on golf course owners leading this organization,” said Jay Karen, NGCOA’s chief executive officer. “The organization is deep into meaningful planning for the next twenty years. I am excited to work with Tom, Cathy and the rest of the board on behalf of the golf industry.”“It is an honor to be involved in the great work of NGCOA, focused on advancing golf courses and the business of golf,” said Tom Brooks, NGCOA’s Board President. “The board, Jay, and the NGCOA team have a clear vision to lead courses and members on many issues. Advocating for golf at both the national and local level, welcoming new and diverse players, and providing members with resources and tools to succeed in an ever-changing business environment. I am excited for the innovations and growth that are underway in our organization.”New members of the NGCOA Board of Directors include Gaylord Schaap from Northwood Golf Club, Monte Rio, CA, and Brooks West from Franklin Bridge Golf Club, Franklin, TN. Returning Board members include:
- Matt Galvin, Morningstar Golf & Hospitality, Princeton, NJ
- Mark Giustina, Tokatee Golf Club, Eugene, OR
- Michael Hatch, Acumen Golf, Chesterfield, VA
- Jim Hinckley, Century Golf Partners Management, Addison, TX
- Jeff Hoag, Scott Lake Country Club, Comstock Park, MI
- Walter Lankau, Jr., Hyannisport Club, Hyannis Port, MA
- Rock Lucas, Charwood Country Club, West Columbia, SC
- Whitey O’Malley, Saddleback Golf Club, Longmont, CO
- David Pillsbury, ClubCorp USA, Inc., Dallas, TX
- Renee Powell, Clearview Golf Club, East Canton, OH
- Linda Rogers, Juday Creek Golf Course, Granger, IN
- Bill Stine, Golf Enterprises, Kissimmee, FL
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.Media ContactRenee Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org
