Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (President, PGA of America) cover the top stories and emerging headlines across the golf industry with special guest Paul Sullivan, an author, former New York Times columnist, and current Golf Digest contributor. Listen in as they dive into his recent article detailing where forthcoming policies from our country's new administration will intersect with the golf industry and, more importantly, your golf business.

Then Golf Business LIVE with Michael Williams - powered by Tagmarshal returns with a House Chat featuring Marc Williams, Head of Sales Operations, Toptracer, North America, and Clark Burckle, Owner and Managing Partner of Reimagine Golf. Learn how their successful forms of gamification improve the driving range experience for golfers of all skill levels.

Join Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, PGA (Owner, Augusta Ranch GC) as we put a bow on another eventful year in the golf industry. Not only is this the FINAL episode of 2024, but it's also the FIRST for Don Rea as President of the PGA of America. Find out what's on Don's radar, and the role course owners from coast to coast play in continuing to strengthen our industry. Plus, Jay and Don review the top stories of 2024 and look ahead to how these items could positively or negatively impact your golf business in 2025.

Then Episode 5 of Golf Business LIVE with Michael Williams returns. Listen in as Michael hosts a discussion with NGCOA’s Sr. Director of Advocacy, Ronnie Miles. Learn about the critical advocacy issues that influenced the industry in 2024 and the future bills to keep an eye on for next year. From the tax codes and jobs act needing to be renewed next year to the DOL’s overtime ruling, how will changing legislation affect your golf operations?

Listen in as Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President, PGA of America) welcome special guests Ross Liggett, Founder and Managing Partner at Metolius Golf, and Del Ratcliffe, COO of Pinnacle Golf Properties and President of CourseRev AI to the show. Listen in as they cover all corners of AI in this episode of Golf Business LIVE – including a look at how golfers are currently engaging with AI, how owner/operators are relying on AI, and all areas in between.

Then Episode 5 of 2024 Golf Business LIVE – Tech Talks returns with special guest Mike Bremer, Sales Manager at Relay. Listen in as host Harvey Silverman dives into the world of walkie-talkie communication. Relay is an innovative platform that combines hardware, cloud software, and mobile connectivity to improve communication at facilities. With features such as real-time language translation between employees and data tracking, are you considering improving the efficiency of your radio system?

Listen in as Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President, PGA of America) welcome special guests Wesley and George Bryan to the show. The Bryan Brothers catapulted themselves to success by recording golf trick shots on their Youtube channel, eventually growing their audience to over 300K followers. Wesley also has found success on the PGA TOUR (highlighted by a victory at the 2017 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town). And now... you guessed it, they bought their own golf course! Discover the Bryan Brother’s journey into golf course operations, and how they are using their facility as a haven for content creators looking to grow the sport.

Then host Michael Williams talks with Jason Pearsall, CEO of Club Caddie, and Partner of Warren Valley Golf Course for a House Chat. Learn how Club Caddie has become one of the fastest-growing golf management systems in the country and continues to push forward with their technology. Are you looking for golf management software to streamline your operations and improve the overall customer experience at your facility?

BEST OF → For this special episode of the Golf Business podcast, listen in on a few of the highlights from an unforgettable Q&A at NGCOA’s 2024 Golf Business Conference in Orlando, Fla., on January 24, 2024. National Golf Course Owners Association CEO Jay Karen welcomed golf legend and six-time major championship winner Lee Trevino, and they discussed countless stories, successes, and signature moments from the champion's career. Trevino was presented with the 2024 Award of Merit, NGCOA’s highest honor, earlier that afternoon.

Then host Michael Williams talks with Chris Nowak, Veteran & Military Liaison for the PGA of America – recorded live on the PGA Show floor in Orlando. Learn about the PGA HOPE program that will help over 17,000 veterans this year heal by learning golf. This 6-week program is designed to teach veterans the mechanics of the swing, become singularly focused on playing, and move past their traumatic experiences through the joy of the game. How can owners and operators play a part in this important initiative?

Description: Listen in as Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President, PGA of America) recap a busy past few months, take a peek at what’s in store for 2024, and sit down with special guest Greg Nathan, President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF). Jay, Don and Greg react to eye-opening industry data, discuss their takeaways from NGCOA’s recently released 2024 Golf Industry Compensation and Benefits Report, and look ahead to the new year as NGF has announced Greg Nathan will take the helm as their CEO starting January 1.

Then, host Michael Williams welcomes Lauren Dudding, Sr. HCM Account Executive for Paylocity, for a House Chat. Discover how Paylocity has simplified the process of HR by providing a mobile-first approach to their business systems. Learn how managers, supervisors, and employees have everything at their fingertips, from paystubs to expense reports, training videos, and social collaboration tools all in one place. Are you looking for an effective way to save time and streamline your operations?

Listen in as Michael Williams sits down with Allison George, owner of Toad Valley Golf Course, and Del Ratcliffe of Ratcliffe Golf Services, as they dive into the ins and outs of golf operations at their respective courses. From late equipment deliveries to managing an unprecedented increase in rounds played, learn how they continue to keep the ball rolling true at their clubs!

Then, Michael welcomes Jason Pearsall, CEO of Club Caddie and Managing Partner of Warren Valley Golf Course in for a House Chat. Discover how Club Caddie’s new software is allowing owner/operators to track the location of their golfers on the course to improve the overall customer experience. Listen in as Michael retrieves a wealth of knowledge from this seasoned and multi-faceted industry veteran. Are you looking for an advanced business management system to improve operations at your course?

Listen in as Michael Williams sits down with Eleanor Brown, Director of Sustainability at Southworth Development, as they dive into the exciting ways owner/operators can make their facilities more environmentally friendly. Recorded on the heels of Earth Day, listen in to learn about practical ways to reduce water usage, improve carbon emissions and provide habitats for wildlife at your facility. What operational insights can you glean from this seasoned environmental expert?

Then, Michael welcomes Bryan Hunt from Toptracer, an NGCOA Executive Partner, for a House Chat. Discover the features of Toptracer’s new instruction software. Listen in as Bryan describes this data integrated technology giving PGA professionals a more in depth understanding of their student’s game. From trackable lesson assignments to a game-changing web-enabled platform that enhances golf instruction, are you looking for new ways to improve the player experience at your facility?

Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, Vice President, PGA of America sit down with special guest Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) for the April 2023 edition of Golf Business LIVE. They’ll fill you in on the latest industry news and trends, and preview the upcoming (and in-person) National Golf Day 2023. Plus, as co-chair of the newly-formed Congressional Golf Caucus, hear what the congresswoman has on her golf industry radar. As an owner/operator, what emerging legislation should you be keeping an eye on?

Then, Golf Business LIVE host Michael Williams welcomes Ken Reynolds, Vice President of Sales for aboutGOLF, an NGCOA Executive Partner, for a House Chat. Discover the value aboutGOLF’s simulators can add to your golf entertainment operations and increase revenue at your facility. With a plethora of elite golf course designs to choose from and an array of traditional and non-traditional games you can play, simulators are changing the way customers are enjoying golf. Are you interested in adding another exciting revenue stream to your business?

Golf Business LIVE with Michael Williams returns with our fan favorite Owner-to-Owner segment! Listen in as Michael checks in with Jeff Hoag of Scott Lake Golf Course and Justin Smith of Olde Homestead Golf Club to see how they are managing their golf operations during the cold winter months. What insights can you glean from these seasoned operators about running your facility during the off season? 

Then, Michael welcomes Sarah McKee, Partner, and Trevor Bastien, Director of Sales, for 100GROUP,, an NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace partner! In this House Chat, learn how 100GROUP’s dedication to customer service has made them a leader in the space of credit card processing. Are you looking for a way to streamline your point of sale systems and get more cost effective rates at your facility?