2026 Annual Conference

Don't Miss Out - Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Join Us at the 2026 Ohio Golf Course Owners Association Conference, presented by Jonas Club Software

PRESENTED BY JONAS CLUB SOFTWARE

Jonas Club Software Club Caddie Vertus Group

Supporting Sponsors

Lunch Sponsor

Heritage Creations USA

Breakfast Sponsor

Smash Swing

Lanyard Sponsor

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Event Details
Date

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location

Westbrook Country Club
Mansfield, Ohio

Schedule

Doors: 7:30 AM (Breakfast)
Program: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Key Highlights

Join us in Mansfield for a day dedicated to Problem Solving. This isn't a webinar—it's a hands-on, owner-operator annual conference designed for actionable take-aways.

Focus: Practical sessions tackling real issues like "No-Shows" and improving your bottom line.

Engaging Sessions

  • New Perspectives on Revenue
  • Operational Efficiency Panels
  • Guided Table Discussions
  • Networking with Peers
Registration
Member Course 2 Free Passes
Addt'l Member $50
Non-Member $100 - $195

Group 1

Member Golf Course & Premier Sponsors

For current OGCOA member facilities and Annual Premier Sponsor teams.

  • First 2 attendees: Free
  • Additional attendees: $50/person

Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and reception.

Group 2

Corporate Members & Corporate Sponsors

For current OGCOA Corporate Members and event Sponsors.

  • First attendee: Free
  • Additional attendees: $50/person

Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and reception.

Group 3

Non-Member Golf Courses & Corporate (Any State)

For golf facilities not currently OGCOA members and corporate/non-golf entities.

  • Golf course attendees: $100/person
  • Corporate attendees: $195/person

Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and reception.

Event Highlights & Previews

Meet our Speakers and Master of Ceremonies

Master of Ceremonies

Meet Jimmy Hanlin

Get a preview of the energy and expertise Jimmy brings to the 2026 OGCOA Conference.

James Cronk Speaker
Keynote Session

James Cronk

James kicks off the day with a session that offers best practices, advice and tools to create an innovative and powered-on team.

Download Speaker Bio & Overview
Panelist Spotlight

Meet TJ Schier

TJ Schier, CEO of SmashSwing, discusses how golf course owners can turn golf entertainment into dollars. Catch him on the "Creating New Revenue Streams" panel.

Panelist Spotlight

Meet Kelly Morrow

Kelly discusses his success building an $8 million stay-and-play business at EagleSticks Golf Club. Catch him on the "Creating New Revenue Streams" panel.

Event Agenda

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7:30 am
Check-In with Continental Breakfast. Sponsored by: PLACEHOLDER
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9:00 am
OGCOA Business Update
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9:30 am
Welcome & Agenda Review
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10:00 am
Session 1: James Cronk kicks off the day with a presentation about building and strengthening your team through culture, tools and effort.
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10:45 am
Guided Table Discussion
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11:00 am
Break
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11:15 am
Session 2: Dive inside the data, law and technology associated with No-Shows, Cancelation Policies and Pre-payment of tee times.
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12:00 pm
Guided Table Discussion
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12:15 pm
Lunch & Networking (hosted by Lunch Sponsor)
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1:15 pm
Session 3: Let's talk affordability! How can facilities use group power, technology and relationships to save money.
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2:00 pm
Guided Table Discussion
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2:15 pm
Break
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2:30 pm
Session 4: Opportunities to manage chemicals, blades and artificial intelligence leading to improved playing conditions and a healthier bottom line.
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3:15 pm
Guided Table Discussion
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3:30 pm
Break
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3:45 pm
Session 5: Creating new revenue streams. A panel discussion about real case studies and opportunities to grow your revenue and strengthen your bottom line.
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4:30 pm
Guided Table Discussion
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4:45 pm
Wrap-Up & closing notes (reception preview)
Jimmy Hanlin, PGA Professional
Meet Our 2026 Conference MC

Jimmy Hanlin

We are thrilled to announce that Jimmy Hanlin will be our Master of Ceremonies. Jimmy is a PGA Golf Professional and the owner of Little Mountain Country Club and StoneWater Golf Club in NE Ohio. An accomplished television and podcast personality, Jimmy currently hosts Pin Shot, Blaster’s 18 Holes (presented by Cleveland Construction), and The Golf Show with Jimmy Hanlin.

Attendee Registration

Category Who It Applies To Price
Member Golf Course (first 2 attendees) Each active OGCOA member facility Free
Annual Premier Sponsors (first 2 attendees) Staff from Club Caddie, Eagle Club Systems, GOLF.AI, and GolfDistrict Free
Additional Attendees, Members & Premier Sponsors 3rd or more attendee from same course $50/person
Marketplace Partner Sagacity Golf representatives and their staff Free
Corporate Member & Corporate Sponsor (first attendee) OGCOA Corporate Members and Corporate Sponsors Free
Non-Member Golf Course Attendees Golf courses not currently OGCOA members (any state) $100/person
Non-Member Corporate Attendees Vendor companies and non-golf course affiliated individuals not yet OGCOA members or sponsors $195/person

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Presenting Sponsor (SOLD), Breakfast Sponsor (SOLD) and Lunch Sponsor (SOLD) opportunities held through November 30th, 2025 for our annual sponsors.

On December 1st, 2025 all remaining sponsorships became available for approved entities.

Sponsorships still available: TABLE DISPLAYS.