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Spring 2025 • Vol. 29 • Issue One
The 2025 Golf
Industry Outlook
Mastering The
Road Ahead
Jon Last
The feature article explores the evolving golf industry
in 2025. Highlighting trends like hybrid work’s impact
on participation, the rise of inclusive experiences, and
economic challenges, this must-read offers actionable
insights for golf facility owners and operators.
Golf Business
Canada Online
NGCOA Canada members can log
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THE FIRST TEE
Research to Predict an Unpredictable 2025
Jeff Calderwood
AI: Improve Efficiency and Revenue Growth
Ross Liggett
Research Reports
NGCOA Canada
Seasonal Employment: Legal Risks and Best Practices
Tom Archibald
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Mastering the Skill of Perspective to Tackle Challenges
Paul Huschilt
CANADIAN IDEA
Let’s Just Give It Away | Community Day Event
Brad Halyk, The Greens at Renton, ON
MEMBERS’ CLUBHOUSE
Updates and new initiatives from your Association!
NGCOA Canada
PARTING SHOT
Passing the Torch of Leadership
Messages from NGCOA Canada President
& Past President
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