OGCOA members invited · Produced by Miami Valley Golf · Presented by Lightspeed Golf
Advancement, Collaboration & Education. OGCOA members are invited to one day of learning, comparing notes and networking with course owners, operators and golf leaders from across Ohio and Indiana, with member pricing for your whole team.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · NCR Country Club, Kettering, Ohio · Lunch included
The details
Date
A full day of sessions, discussion and networking. Session times will be posted with the final agenda.
Venue
4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering, OH 45429. NCR Country Club is hosting Ace Talks for the regional golf community.
Included
Registration includes full access to all sessions and a complimentary luncheon at NCR. Register by December 8 to reserve your seat and lunch.
Partners
Produced by
Miami Valley Golf is a 501(c)(3) golf association serving golfers and member courses across the Miami Valley region of Ohio, and has opened Ace Talks to OGCOA members.
Presented by
Lightspeed Golf is underwriting Ace Talks and will have team members on site to meet attendees.
Venue host
NCR Country Club in Kettering is hosting this year’s Ace Talks.
Who it’s for
Ace Talks brings OGCOA members together with Miami Valley Golf member courses and golf leaders from across Ohio and Indiana.
Owners & operators
Practical ideas you can put to work at your course next season.
General managers & PGA professionals
Technology, staffing and the systems behind a better day at the course.
Superintendents
Including real-world use of autonomous mowers at regional facilities.
Association & industry leaders
The conversations that only happen when the whole local industry is in one room.
The program
Speakers and topics confirmed so far. The full agenda and session times will be published when final; topics and times are subject to change.
Digital Hospitality
Mike Hendrix, smbGOLF. More about Mike · Connect on LinkedIn
AI in operations
Allison George, Toad Valley Golf Course, on using AI to update employee handbooks, document SOPs and capture operational knowledge before it walks out the door.
Agronomy & equipment
Dan Walter, Heatherwoode Golf Club, on what it takes to run autonomous maintenance equipment like Husqvarna’s robotic mowers. Watch Dan at Heatherwoode
Tournament technology
Ben Wolfe, Senior Product & AI Transformation Leader, Golf Genius
Association dashboards
George Thurner, Cap Patrol
Member engagement
Speaker to be confirmed
Registration
OGCOA members register at the member rate. Bringing your team? Add more than one ticket at checkout. Register by December 8 to reserve your seat and lunch.
Ohio Golf Course Owners Association
$69
Member pricing for OGCOA member courses and their staff. Includes all sessions and lunch.
Open to the region
$99
For owners, operators and golf professionals not affiliated with OGCOA or Miami Valley Golf. Includes all sessions and lunch.
Miami Valley Golf
Free
Staff from Miami Valley Golf member courses attend at no cost. Register through Miami Valley Golf to reserve your seats.
Not an OGCOA member yet? Join OGCOA to get member pricing on Ace Talks and every OGCOA event.
Choose OGCOA member ($69) or general admission ($99) and set the number of attendees. MVGA member course staff attend free; register through Miami Valley Golf instead.
FAQ
What is Ace Talks?
Ace Talks (Advancement, Collaboration & Education) is Miami Valley Golf’s annual education day for the regional golf industry, presented by Lightspeed Golf and hosted by NCR Country Club. OGCOA members are invited to attend at member pricing.
When and where is it?
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at NCR Country Club, 4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering, OH 45429.
What does registration include?
Full access to all sessions and a complimentary luncheon at NCR Country Club.
How much does it cost for OGCOA members?
$69 per person for OGCOA member courses and their staff. General admission is $99, and Miami Valley Golf member course staff attend free.
Can I register more than one person?
Yes. Add more than one ticket at checkout, or contact Miami Valley Golf if you need help registering a group.
What is the registration deadline?
Register by December 8 to reserve your seat and lunch.
How do I get OGCOA member pricing if my course isn’t a member?
Join OGCOA before you register. Membership gives your course and staff member pricing on Ace Talks and other OGCOA events. See OGCOA membership.
Contact Steve Jurick, PGA, Executive Director/CEO of Miami Valley Golf, at steve@mvgolf.org or 937-294-6842.
