Welcome to Ohio Golf Course Owners Association

Supporting Ohio’s Golf Course Owners for Success!

Join a thriving community of golf course owners in Ohio. We offer valuable resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights to help you grow your business and stay ahead in the competitive golf industry.

About the OGCOA

The Ohio Golf Course Owners Association (OGCOA) is committed to supporting, educating, & advocating for golf course owners throughout Ohio. We offer an array of tools, & professional networking to help you optimize operations, grow your business, & succeed in the golf industry. 

Ready to enhance your golf course’s success? Become a part of OGCOA today. Whether you’re looking for networking, resources, or advocacy, we’re here to help your business grow.

Why Join OGCOA?

As a member of OGCOA, you’ll gain access to exclusive resources, discounts, and a strong network of professionals. Here are the top benefits of membership:

Advocacy and Legislative Support

We represent your interests and help shape the future of Ohio's golf industry.

NGCOA Membership

When you join the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association, you receive full membership/benefits to the National Golf Course Owners Association.

Exclusive Discounts and Deals

Golfers joining as Supporting Members receive special tee time access.

Networking Opportunities with Other Course Owners

Share knowledge, get advice, and build lasting partnerships.

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Featured Golf Course of the Month

Each month, we highlight one of our OGCOA Member Courses that’s doing something special in the industry.

Course of the Month:

Take the Next Step in Growing Your Golf Course

Ready to enhance your golf course’s success? Become a part of OGCOA today. Whether you’re looking for networking, resources, or advocacy, we’re here to help your business grow.

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Success Stories from Our Members

Our members have experienced tangible benefits from joining OGCOA. Hear directly from Ohio golf course owners who’ve improved their businesses:

Latest Blog Posts Preview

Search is changing. If your golf course wants to keep showing up—whether it's in Google, ChatGPT, Gemini, or future tools—you need to start laying the groundwork.
In about 90 days, Thorn Apple went from no online tee times to having a majority of their rounds scheduled that way. That shift has made the staff’s job easier and improved the experience for golfers across the board.
In Ohio, there are as many as 435 golf courses that could potentially have an active Google "Book Online" button, representing a crucial subset of the total 611 Ohio golf courses.