BENEFITS FROM THE OGCOA
Annual Meeting - Learn from leaders in the golf industry. This
exciting two day event offers members a low cost opportunity to improve
their management skills, and to interact with other owners and managers
from around Ohio.
Annual Golf Outing - After a long season, our Annual Golf
Outing gives owners a change to enjoy a round of golf at one of our
member courses. Prizes, competition holes, and more add to the fun.
Workers Compensation Savings - Qualified members have
reduced their annual premium costs by an average of 80% over the past
six years. This program alone can save you thousands of dollars. Based
on our NEW group savings plan, you could save over 90% in 2004.
Insurance Savings - OGCOA members can receive substantial saving on insurance costs.
Communications - The OGCOA keeps its members informed
about news and trends which impact the golf industry. Our Tee
Times and our Legislative Bulletin is a one-stop source for important
news and operational ideas.
 Internet and E-Mail Marketing Services
- Looking for assistance with your Internet Marketing. OGCOA members
receive a 10% discount on complete internet programs designed to
increase rounds and drive revenues. Programs include Web Site Design,
E-Mail Management and Search Engine Optimization
Legislative Representation - There are over 20,000 different
state laws and regulations that apply to Ohio businesses. The OGCOA
watches tirelessly actions that could burden our industry, and reports
pending regulations to our members for their action.
Website (buckeyegolf.com ) -
Members are welcome to include your course information on this
extremely popular website. We will also link your listing in
buckeyegolf.com to your own website to help drive customers to your
course. The website is currently being redesigned to increase your benefits by adding a classified section for you to sell or buy used
equipment from other members and the creation of a chat page for your
questions to be answered by other members.
Ohio Golf and Travel Guide
- The annual guide is the official golf publication for the State of
Ohio. 100,00 copies are distributed annually throughout Ohio and the
Midwest. Each OGCOA member receives a FREE special highlighted
designation in each annual issue. In addition, members also receive a
10% discount on any advertisement packages in the guide. Click here for the 2008 Ohio Golf & Travel guide rates.
 Golf Passport - Take control of your promotional programs
with this new OGCOA member benefit. Now you can benefit from
participating in this program by the cards sold at your course and from
sales on a statewide basis. Scholarships - Each year a minimum of
$4,000 in college scholarships are awarded to students either employed
by members, or children of members and staff.
Junior Tournament Series - OGCOA offers the only state-wide
junior tournament series. Each year, hundreds of junior golfers
compete in events at member courses.
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ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
Annual Meeting - This yearly event is held in November of each year to
help you prepare to open the golf season. Seminars, roundtable
discussions, exhibits and social gatherings complete this 3-day event.
[Annual Conference & Meeting]
State Junior Tournament - The OGCOA Sponsors this yearly event that
draws over 200 players each summer. This event is held at a different
member course each year.
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18
holes or more/one location
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$300.00*
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9
holes, ranges, or Par 3 Courses
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$200.00*
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(Includes membership in the National Golf Course Owners
Association.)
*First year only. 18 holes thereafter $370.00, 9-holes $235.00.
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For
those who are not golf course owners, but provide goods or services to the golf
course industry
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$250.00
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OGCOA Information 
