Why You Should Belong!

The MGCOA 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.

Your MGCOA membership includes an automatic dual membership with the NGCOA.

• The MGCOA promotes collaborative advertising and promotional activities which encourage more "rounds of golf" at member courses. Cooperative efforts with Travel Michigan and other golf-related internet sites further increase exposure and the understanding of the economic contribution of golf to the state's vital tourism industry.
  
  
• Receive updates on state legislative matters as well as regulatory matters affecting the state's golf industry.
  
  
• Networking opportunities are available with regional golf industry meetings throughout the state. An annual statewide meeting is held to advance the knowledge of the golf industry with seminars, roundtable discussions and exhibits.
  
  
• Group purchasing opportunities for members with new products and services are offered throughout the year from MGCOA as well as from the National Golf Course Owners Association.
  
  
• Internet visibility is a key essential in communicating with member courses as well as the general public. The official Web site of the MGCOA, www.mgcoa.org, is a valuable resource for members to receive regular up-to-date information on the golf industry. In addition, members' golf courses are listed as a valuable marketing vehicle. Members' courses with Web sites can also have a direct link from the golf course directory page at no charge to the member.
  
  
• An invitation to attend the Michigan Golf Business 2006 Annual Conference and Vendor Fair.
  
  
• Use of Corporate Membership Logo on your stationary, brochures, business cards, and website.
  
  
• Referrals of your products and services to members, recognition on our website and in our online newsletter that will reach our membership of over 350 Michigan golf course owners and operators.
  

Membership Application

Benefits

Industry and Operations Resource Center
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Marketing and Player Development
Purchasing Power
Networking and Education
Industry Research Clearinghouse
Allied Association Benefits

Industry and Operations Resource Center
Free subscription to Golf Business monthly magazine and quarterly members-only Golf Business Journal

Bi-Monthly newsletters

Operational manuals and CD ROMs

More resources at www.ngcoa.org, including Online Buyer’s Guide and sample operations documents

NGCOA Directory of member courses and industry suppliers

Open marketplace for buying and selling golf courses at www.golfcoursemarket.com

MGCOA storefront for buying and selling used equipment and other merchandise

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
IRS Tax Depreciation Advocacy

Reporting on pertinent legislation, i.e. environment, wage and hour, etc.

National Alliance for Accessible Golf concerning ADA
--Representing owners on the Leadership Council
--Tool Kit for course owners

State & Local Issues, e.g, water, property tax, trade & tourism

Marketing and Player Development
Michigan marketing resources and programs including:
--MGCOA website member Course Locator
--MGCOA “Guide to Running a Successful Golf Outing” handbook
--MGCOA trade & tourism advocacy for member courses
--MGCOA website linked to allied industry websites

Golf 20/20 industry-wide growth of the game initiative
--Representing owners on the Executive Board
--Sponsoring Link Up 2 Golf with the PGA

Get Linked. Play Golf.
--Marketing resources for courses
--Take Your Daughter to the Course Week
--Beginner-Friendly Course Certification
--www.getlinkedplaygolf.com - search engine for player programs
--Kids On Course joint initiative with the USGA Foundation

Purchasing Power
MGCOA Corporate Partner programs
--Kapnick Insurance Company
--Handicomp
--Weingartz Supply
--MGCOA Credit Card Processing

MGCOA Corporate Members

NGCOA Measurable member benefits via rebates, discounts and added values with Smart Buy suppliers

NGCOA airline travel benefits on Delta Airlines, the Official Airline of the NGCOA

NGCOA Premier Partner & Preferred Supplier benefits

Networking and Education
MGCOA Michigan Golf Business 2006 Annual Conference and Vendor Fair

Michigan Educational Support Foundation “Work then Play” education workshops

NGCOA Annual Conference & Trade Show, Solution Summit - February 19-24, 2007 in Anaheim, CA

NGCOA “Listserv,” sharing ideas daily via email

Industry Research Clearinghouse
Compensation and Benefits Reports

Rounds Poll and Reports

Industry Supply and Demand Report

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