2026 Ohio Golf Conference

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

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

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 Agenda

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7:30 am
Check-In + Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Smash Swing
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9:00 am
Welcome + OGCOA Business Update
Greg Harris & Jimmy Hanlin
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9:30 am
The Owner’s Role in the Golf Ecosystem
Kevin Scott, CTO, PGA of America
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10:00 am
How to Find, Train, Manage, and Motivate a Powered-On Team
Presented by James Cronk, Golf Industry Guru
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11:15 am
Panel: Managing the No-Show / Short-Show Tee Time Dilemma
Tyler Arnold, PGA (Eagle Club Systems President), Matt Creech, PGA (Tanglewood GC), Josh Segal (Golf District Co-CEO), Bryce Voisin (CRO, GolfBack)
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12:15 pm
Lunch + Networking
Hosted by Heritage Creations
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1:15 pm
Leveraging Group Purchasing, Technology, and Relationships to Reduce Costs
Sean Whalen, Avendra — featuring Ross Lorenz (Assistant General Manager, Coldstream Country Club)
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1:50 pm
Bunkers 101: Strategic Hazards or Expensive Headaches?
Dan Smith, Better Billy Bunker
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2:30 pm
New Agronomy Opportunities Through Chemical Management & Autonomous Mowing
Nate Clemmer, Synatek Solutions
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3:45 pm
Panel: Creating New Revenue Streams
Kelly Morrow (EagleSticks GC), TJ Schier (Smash Swing), Mike Loustalot (YARDS / Sagacity Golf), Robert Sunstrum (Founder, SMART Golf)

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.

Keynote Session

James Cronk

James is offering an optional half day workshop on Monday.This takes place at Westbrook CC with a fee of $75 per OGCOA Member and $100 per non member.

Click for Workshop Details
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.

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

 

SOLD-OUT!

We genuinely thank you for the interest but for the 2026 Conference, all sponsorships are now sold-out. 

Come to the conference, anyone can attend. Max registration fee is $195, for a non-golf course individual. Please see above for details.