Charleston, S.C. – The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course ownership and operations, is pleased to announce its relationship with TenFore Golf, a cloud-based, all-in-one golf management software developed for golf courses, restaurants, retail establishments, and indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities. TenFore Golf’s software will be available through the NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace; NGCOA members will receive $3,000 in free hardware with purchase. NGCOA members can learn more and contact the company at bit.ly/NGCOA_SmartBuy_TenForeGolf.

TenFore Golf helps golf courses manage point of sale, tee times, driving ranges, tournaments, clinics and lessons, F&B, reporting, marketing, and more to simplify and streamline your golf operations. To maximize efficiency, they provide modern, simplified tee sheet and point-of-sale software available on the latest touchscreen computers, kiosks, tablets, and handheld devices. Courses can offer golfers self-service kiosks to reduce resource costs and improve customer experience, process credit card orders anywhere on the course to increase revenue, and manage their facility from anywhere in the world. Courses also have access to an integrated partner network that includes Gallus, Golf Genius, Noteefy, Metolius, Priswing, and others.

“Golf course owners benefit from having the latest software and hardware to operate their facilities,” said TenFore Golf’s CEO Jonathan Wride. “Better products and services enable courses to operate more efficiently, be easier to manage, use fewer resources, and improve the customer experience. We’re thrilled to offer NGCOA members $3,000 in free hardware when they upgrade their golf management software to our latest technology. And we’ll beat their processing rate for even more savings! It’s a win-win!”

TenFore Golf will also continue its event support as a multi-year sponsor of NGCOA’s annual Golf Business Conference (next held January 20-22, 2025 in Orlando, FL) and the annual NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat held each summer in Monterey, CA.

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.

About TenFore Golf

TenFore is a cloud-based, all-in-one golf management software platform built for golf courses, tennis, pickleball, driving ranges, restaurants, and retail establishments. TenFore provides a full suite of software as a service (SaaS), integrated payment processing, durable hardware, and a partner network of integrated software solutions. TenFore’s powerful, easy-to-use software includes golf, retail, and F&B point of sale, booking and reservations, e-commerce, operations, financial reporting and analytics, marketing, loyalty, gift cards, team management, integrated payment processing, and much more. TenFore is an operating system for private and public single and multi-location golf course facilities. www.tenfore.golf 

Media Contact: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org 

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Related Webinar: The DOL 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
Tuesday, March 19, 2024  |  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  ET
Ronnie Miles, Senior Director of Advocacy, NGCOA
Richard L. Hackman, Esq., Chair of the Labor and Employment Group, Saxton & Stump

Rick will explain the new independent contractor rule and share how to navigate the changes. He’ll also delve into the “ABC rule” so attendees can ensure they are compliant with their state’s regulations, and take questions real-time at the close of the webinar. Register for this webinar at no cost at https://bit.ly/NGCOA_Independent_Contractor_Webinar.

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 Contact: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org

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Charleston, S.C. – The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course ownership and operations, today released its latest publication, Deck of Cards — How to Ace Credit Card Processing and Save Money. 

This white paper, which was researched and written by Golf Business magazine contributor Harvey Silverman, and which features insights from the co-founder of Claymore Payments Consulting Kevin McDonnell, is a detailed description of the merchant processing ecosystem, and is designed to educate and arm readers with the facts and knowledge needed to make smart decisions on GMS and merchant processing partners. The document also includes links to resources to stay abreast of the constantly changing and updating merchant processing industry. It’s critical that businesses understand the risks, recognize the factors in play, and get this right.

“Customers think swiping a credit card is easy, but businesses know how complex the payment process actually is,” said Taylor Wall, NGCOA’s Senior Director of Education. “Not only are there countless layers involved, but they’re constantly changing – making it difficult for operators to understand the true credit card processing landscape. In this white paper, Harvey Silverman peels back the layers to simplify complicated subject matter to golf course owners and operators.”

NGCOA members can download the white paper at no cost; non-members can join NGCOA to access this publication (and many others) as a benefit of membership. Visit https://bit.ly/Deck_of_Cards to learn more about this publication.

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 Contact: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org

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“We’re covering a lot of golf industry terrain during this year’s Golf Business Conference,” said Taylor Wall, NGCOA’s Senior Director of Education. “We have a stellar lineup of presenters and experts that are sure to deliver impactful and timely educational value — not only for golf facility owners, but also for their management and front-line staff. GBC24 promises to be another outstanding gathering of our industry’s brightest minds and most forward-thinking owners and operators.”

Sunday, January 21

• Pre-Conference Session: Masterminds 2024

  • Jeff Hoag, Owner, Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center

Monday, January 22

• Pre-Conference Workshop: GBC24 Expedition – Where New Tech Meets New Opportunity

  • Jimmy Bilsky, General Manager, Orange Lake Golf Resort

  • Harvey Silverman, Contributor, Golf Business, and Consultant, Silverback Golf Marketing

Tuesday, January 23

• Opening Keynote: ChatGBC — The Reality of Artificial Intelligence and Your Golf Business

  • Paul Roetzer, Founder & CEO, Marketing AI Institute

• Lunch Keynote: Economy Exploration — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

  • Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc.

• Breakout Sessions: 16 enlightening, business-critical topics to choose from

Wednesday, January 24

• GBC24 + PGA Show Joint Education: Today’s Revenue Recipes — Dynamic Pricing to Propel Your Menu

  • Cathy Harbin, Owner, Pine Ridge Golf Course and Vice President, NGCOA

  • Del Ratcliffe, President, Ratcliffe Golf Services

  • Don Rea, PGA, Vice President, PGA of America and Owner, Augusta Ranch Golf Club

  • Kraig Kann, Founder, Kann Advisory Group (Moderator)

• GBC24 + PGA Show Joint Education: Guarantee Yours is a Welcoming Golf Facility — For the Good of the Game and the Betterment of Your Business

  • Jan Bel Jan, ASGCA, Golf Course Architect, Past President, ASGCA

  • Cathy Harbin, Owner, Pine Ridge Golf Course and Vice President, NGCOA

  • Michael Williams, Executive Director, Cyrano Communications and Contributor, Golf Business

• Golf Business LIVE – Tech Talks on the PGA Show Clubhouse Stage 

  • Hosted by Harvey Silverman

Thursday, January 25

• GBC24 + PGA Show Joint Education: Big Data — The Keys to Unlock a Club’s True Revenue Potential

  • John Brown, CEO, GreatLIFE Golf

  • Brent Miller, Chief Information Officer, GolfBack

• Golf Business LIVE with Michael Williams  on the PGA Show Clubhouse Stage 

  • Hosted by Michael Williams

About the Golf Business Conference

The Golf Business Conference is the industry’s largest annual gathering of golf course owners and operators, and is hosted by the NGCOA. Through NGCOA’s continuing strategic alliance with the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions, GBC24 attendees can also participate in a wide range of activities at the 2024 PGA Show. GBC24 sponsorships are also available; industry suppliers may contact partnerships@ngcoa.org with interest. Learn more at golfbusinessconference.com.

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.

About PGA Golf Exhibitions

The PGA Show and PGA Buying & Education Summit are organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions (part of RX) and the PGA of America. Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Show has grown into the largest annual business event for the global golf industry. Both the PGA Show and the mid-season PGA Buying & Education Summit drive the business of golf by providing opportunities to showcase and source innovative products, develop professional networks, learn new business strategies, and connect with peers and golf leaders. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on “X”, Instagram and Facebook.

Media Contact: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org

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Charleston, S.C.  — All golf course owners and operators from golf facilities, or professionals from golf management companies, are invited to register for the National Golf Course Owners Association’s (NGCOA) Golf Business Conference 2024 (GBC24). This annual event — the largest annual gathering of golf course owners and operators, and NGCOA’s annual member meeting — will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida from January 22-24 (alongside the 2024 PGA Show, January 23-26). Visit GolfBusinessConference.com for details.

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.

About the PGA Show 

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This event is designed to provide golf course owners, operators and managers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming with current and forward-looking research, perspectives and guidance, insight into the drought’s current impacts, and what to expect in the future.

Education will include an exploration of federal and state policies, and funding that is available to golf facilities, steps to continue successful water consumption reduction efforts, and discussion of the industry’s significant progress and how it will continue to contribute to the Southwest’s economy and lifestyle. Attendees will also be provided with examples of effective public relations messaging and techniques to educate customers about what they can expect when visiting courses.

Current State of Policy – Federal Level

• Amy Ostdeik, Chief of Interstate, Federal, and Water Information Section, Colorado Water Conservation Board

• Stacy Wade, Lower Colorado Basin Deputy Director, United States Bureau of Reclamation

Current State of Policy – Lower/Upper Basin and State Level

• Robert Cheng, PhD, Assistant General Manager, Coachella Valley Water District

• Amy Ostdeik, Chief of Interstate, Federal, and Water Information Section, Colorado Water Conservation Board

• Colby Pellegrino, Deputy General Manager of Resources, Southern Nevada Water Authority

• Sarah Porter, Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy, Arizona State University

• Deven Upadhyay, Assistant General Manager & Executive Officer, Southern California Metro Water District

Best Practices – Short-Term and Long-Term Tactics

• Pat Christoffer, CGCS, Director of Agronomy, Red Ledges Golf Club (Heber City, UT)

• Tyler Truman, Director of Agronomy, Mountain Vista Golf Club (Palm Desert, CA)

• Curtis Tyrrell, CGCS, MG, Director of Agronomy, Desert Highlands Golf Club (Scottsdale, AZ)

Impact of Reduced Water – Examining Our Options

• Parker Cohn, Founder & CEO, Performance Resource Management

• Stephanie Duer, Water Conservation Manager, Salt Lake City

• James Symons, Director of Agronomy, Anthem Country Club (Las Vegas, NV)

Marketing to Your Golfers — Customer-Minded Communications and PR Messaging Strategies

• Thom Blinkinsop, General Manager, Red Rock Country Club (Las Vegas, NV)

• Shelley Caiazzo, General Manager, Anthem Country Club (Las Vegas, NV)

• Kevin Fitzgerald, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Southern California Golf Association

New Research — What’s on the Horizon?

• Dr. James Baird, Turfgrass Specialist, UC Riverside

• Dr. Tony Koski, Professor and Extension Turf Specialist, Colorado State University

• Dr. Bernd Leinauer, Regents Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist, New Mexico State University

• Dr. Matteo Serena, Senior Manager, Irrigation and Research Services, USGA Green Section

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The Water Summit is being organized by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA). It is also supported by various organizations and industry suppliers including the PGA of America, the United States Golf Association (USGA), Rain Bird and many others.

About the National Golf Course Owners Association

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.

About the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

GCSAA is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 19,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com. 

About the Southern California Golf Association 

SCGA is devoted to providing all Southland golfers with the best experience possible. Its primary goal is to enhance the enjoyment of the game for those who actively live the golf lifestyle or have just learned to swing a club. Advocating on behalf of our community of passionate golfers, the SCGA provides accessible and affordable opportunities for anyone looking to be involved with the game. Whether crowning champions at amateur tournaments or providing a Handicap Index to track a golfer’s progress, the SCGA is committed to providing exceptional service to its members. Learn more at scga.org. 

Media Contacts:

NGCOA: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, rflowers@ngcoa.org

GCSAA: Angela Hartmann, Director, Communications, ahartmann@gcsaa.org or Mike Strauss, Media Relations Manager, mstrauss@gcsaa.org 

SCGA: Adam Hawk, Assistant Director, Communications, ahawk@scga.org

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Charleston, S.C.  – Golf Business TechCon 2023 is the only conference specifically designed for golf course owners, operators, golf management companies and others to learn about the latest in on-course, off-course, clubhouse and back office technologies.

The TechCon23 education program showcases current and forthcoming technology that can boost business reach, increase revenue, improve and streamline operations, enhance marketing efforts, save money, and make the start-to-finish golf experience more rewarding and fun for customers and staff:

• Golf Business LIVE →  On-Location! with Special Guest Gideon Yu, Former CFO of Facebook & YouTube and Member of PGA of America’s Board of Directors; hosted by Jay Karen, NGCOA CEO and Don Rea, PGA, VP of PGA of America and Owner of Augusta Ranch Golf Club
• Opening Keynote: AI and the Future of Your Facility: How Golf Operators Can Ace Artificial Intelligence, Paul Roetzer, Founder & CEO, Marketing AI Institute
• Two Main Panels:
  • State of the Software – Checking the Engine that Runs Your Business, Ed Baker, Senior Sales Consultant, foreUP; Jason Pearsall, CEO, Club Caddie; Ian Versaw, Vice President of Sales, Club Prophet; and Harvey Silverman, Consultant, Silverback Golf Marketing (Moderator)
  • Facility Futurama! A Glance Into Your 2033 Business Model, Alex Goodman, Sr. Director, North America, Toptracer; Jon Last, Founder and President, Sports & Leisure Research Group; Bodo Sieber, CEO, Tagmarshal; James Walsh, Director of Sales, Gallus Golf; and Michael Williams, Contributor, Golf Business (Moderator)
• 12 Breakout Sessions:
  • Greens and Screens – How Golf Simulators Can Help Maximize Revenue, Ken Reynolds, Chief Revenue Officer, aboutGOLF
  • A Digital Billboard in Your Golf Car – Utilizing Advertising Geofences to Generate Additional Revenue, A.J. McGahee, YamaTrack Product Manager, Yamaha Golf-Car Company
  • Unlocking Revenue Potential at Your Golf Course – How to Stop Gambling and Start Card Counting, Bryce Voisin, Director of Revenue, GolfBack and Brent Miller, Chief Information Officer, GolfBack
  • Beyond the Driving Range – Elevating Your On-Course Experience for a New Generation of Golfers, Kevin Imes, Founder and CEO, HIO Media Inc., the creator of ReelGOLF
  • Your Reputation Matters – The Technology to Manage (and Leverage) Your Online Presence and Boost Business, Michael Naccarelli, National Sales Director, Club Prophet and Ian Versaw, Vice President of Sales, Club Prophet
  • Beyond Dynamic Pricing — Sustaining Revenue Growth After Year 1, Chris May, Senior Vice President, Supreme Golf Solutions
  • Golf Operations in 2030 – How Will GMS Advancements Change How Your Clubhouse Operates?, Jason Pearsall, CEO, Club Caddie
  • The Intelligent Use of Water — Irrigation Innovations for Your Course, Chad Davis, National Accounts Manager, Rain Bird Golf Division; Matt Miller, National Accounts Manager, Rain Bird Golf Division; and Tony Whelan, National Sales Manager, Rain Bird Golf Division
  • Entertainment Golf – Utilizing Range Technology to Attract a New Customer Base While Growing Your Core Business, Alex Goodman, Sr. Director, North America, Toptracer
  • Enjoying a Post Covid Boom? 3 Ways to Extend Your Revenue Growth, Don Rea, PGA, VP of PGA of America, Owner of Augusta Ranch Golf Club; Mike Loustalot, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist, Sagacity Golf; and Ed Baker, Senior Sales Consultant, ForeUP
  • Rethinking Tech from the 1st Tee to 18th Green – All Eyes on the Future for You and Your Customer, Tim Ummel, Founder and CEO, IZON Technology
  • Talent Through Tech – Reimagine Recruitment Efforts and Elevate Your Workforce, Jason Boaz, PGA Career Consultant, Southwest PGA Section and Caitlyn Doyle, PGA Career Consultant, Northern California PGA Section

TechCon23 education sessions are eligible for continuing education units for PGA of America, LPGA, CMAA and GCSAA. Golf course professionals can learn about the event and register at GolfBusinessTechCon.com.

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 Contact: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org

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