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Talking State-of-Industry With NGCOA’s Golf Business Live

Topics: Associations, Business Management, Course Operations, Facility Management, Media & Marketing

Posted: January 5, 2026

Greg joins NGCOA Golf Business LIVE host Michael Williams for a timely conversation reflecting on the state of the golf industry in 2025 and the data shaping its future.

With more people playing golf in more ways than ever before, Greg shares insights on what golf course owner-operators can do to capitalize on this unprecedented growth in participation and highlight where there is still room for improvement in hospitality for this new wave of golfers.

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