Golf Business Conference 2026:
Essential Insight & Inspiration for the Year Ahead

Join hundreds of your owner and operator peers January 19-21 in Orlando for the industry’s largest annual gathering of golf course owners and operators, and NGCOA’s annual member meeting. GBC25 broke records and we’re looking forward to another successful event.

Invest just a few days with your leadership team and/or your hardworking staff to experience timely and relevant education, plentiful and meaningful networking and camaraderie, valuable sharing and peer discussions, and perusal of the industry’s best products and services. There’s no better way to start the year!

“Overall, this was an excellent conference, and the excitement and enjoyment of the attendees was easy to see. The format was good, providing time for education and networking.”

You and your staff will return to your golf business with new and stronger relationships, an insightful and accurate outlook on the future of our industry, and tools and tangible plans for streamlining operations, reinvigorating your staff, improving marketing efforts, increasing revenue and more. A full return on your investment.

“I have a thorough ‘to do’ and ‘to review’ list from the conference once again that will help me be a better owner/operator and provide the best workplace for my employees, and the best experience for my customers.”

Scenes from GBC25

GBC26 Pricing

The Full Conference Pass includes:
Monday’s Opening Reception, Tuesday’s breakfast, full education program, Awards & Networking Lunch, networking breaks, and the Sponsor Fair & Happy Hour, and Wednesday’s breakfast, education program, and Award of Merit presentation and Lunch. This registration also includes a badge for elements of the 2026 PGA Show, including various joint education sessions and Exhibit Hall access. The GBC26 Pre-Conference Session(s) and/or Yamaha Golf Outing can be added a la carte for an additional fee.

REGISTER NOW!

Please note: To register for GBC26 you will need to log into the NGCOA database. If you haven’t updated your password recently you may have to reset it by clicking “Forgot Your Password?” If you have questions about logging in or need assistance with GBC26 registration, please email Brittany Hedrick, Director of Operations & Information Technology.

“This was my first conference as I am a new owner but will definitely be back next year.”

“GBC again exceeded my expectations. It inspires me to not only get geared up for a season better than ever, but also provides me the opportunity to rethink ideas I may have looked at in the past to see if they are more relevant for my type of course at this time.”

The GBC26 Experience:

Relevant, exclusive and timely education within keynotes, panels and tracked breakout sessions
Masterminds 2026 pre-conference session
Municipal Operators Roundtable
Annual Yamaha Golf Outing at Reunion Golf Club Palmer Course (add it to your GBC26 registration)
GBC26 Expedition (workshop and demonstrations)
Annual New NGCOA Member & GBC First Time Attendee Reception, sponsored by Yamaha
Annual Next-Gen Meet-Up for young golf course successors
Opening Reception for networking and socializing
GBC26 Sponsor Fair & Happy Hour
NGCOA’s annual business meeting
Recognition and celebration of NGCOA’s annual award winners at the Closing Luncheon
CEUs from the PGA, LPGA, CMAA and GCSAA
And more!

The 2026 PGA Show Addition:

Extend your stay in Orlando through Friday, January 23 and participate in elements of the 2026 PGA Show — included at no extra charge with your GBC26 registration as a result of our continuing strategic alliance with Reed Exhibitions and the PGA of America. Learn more about the 2026 PGA Show here.
- NGCOA+PGA joint education sessions in the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)
- NGCOA’s Golf Business LIVE broadcasts on-location from the PGA Show Clubhouse Stage & Bar in the Exhibit Hall
- Activities and social events at NGCOA’s PGA Show Booth #2979 and neighboring NGCOA Vendor Village
- The PGA Show Winter Jam concert with a popular musical guest

REGISTER NOW to join us January 19-21, 2026!

Industry suppliers must sponsor in order to attend this event; learn more about sponsorship here.

Charlie Rymer

GBC26 Emcee | Executive Vice President | McLemore Club

IMPRESSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM: Each year at the Golf Business Conference, expert speakers offer relevant and timely education on the most critical areas of golf course ownership and operations. We’re excited to expand Golf Business Conference 2026 education to include breakout sessions in targeted tracks, pre-conference sessions, PGA joint sessions, opening and closing session guest speakers, and more! You’ll get answers to your most pressing questions, learn best practices, discover solutions that work for your business, and ultimately be able to make more informed and educated decisions for your golf course business!

“I always leave with more knowledge, education and ideas to take home with me. Definitely always come home feeling motivated that our club will do better with the knowledge, education, dialogue that was exchanged during the conference.”

“We brought four people and split up to attend most all of the breakout sessions and they were all great. Lots of good information.”

BRING MORE, SAVE MORE! Four (or more!) heads are better than one, especially when there are so many people to meet, sessions to attend, discussions and events to participate in, and fun to be had! Bring 4 or more representatives from the same company and receive a $100 discount, per attendee! Divide and conquer the whole conference, and when you return to your course, you can regroup to share what you’ve learned, build strategies and plans, test your new tools and techniques, and work together more cohesively! It’s a win-win!

“I really enjoyed this year’s conference — I felt like I got a lot of good tidbits to bring back to the club. Sitting with new people at lunch was a wonderful experience as well…. Great networking opportunity.”

EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: As in years past, GBC26 education sessions will be eligible for continuing education credits from the PGA of America, LPGA, CMAA and GCSAA.

LET US COVER YOUR GBC26 REGISTRATION! Non-members can join the National Golf Course Owners Association and attend GBC26 compliments of the NGCOA Board of Directors. Additionally, if you’re a current NGCOA member and have renewed your Yamaha Golf Cars contract in 2025, you’re also eligible for a complimentary pass to GBC26. Contact Danielle Boghosian at dboghosian@ngcoa.org to either join the NGCOA or to redeem your Yamaha certificate.

“As a first time attendee I thought the entire conference was impressive!”

MEET LEADING INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS: At GBC26, you’ll meet representatives from both established and new-to-the-scene companies who bring products and services to the golf space. Peruse solutions that can make your golf course operations run more effectively and efficiently.

“I was impressed with the new sponsors this year. felt they were great, new ideas that were relatable to my business, so there was added value of finding out about new products I hadn’t known about previously.”