National Golf Foundation

Introducing Monika "Moe" Baldwin: Membership Concierge🎉 Originally from upstate New York, Moe was introduced to the game of golf at an early age and grew up in a family ski business. She immediately traded her skis for golf clubs when she arrived in Florida. Among the many things that you will find in her “Golf Bag”, the top 3 things are: 1. Passion for helping members and clients learn about the benefits of the NGF and how we can help grow their businesses 2. 15 years of experience in the industry along with the talent of being an excellent relationship builder 3. A full set of left-handed clubs, and one special club which is her “secret weapon”- the right-handed 7 Iron! “ Monika is a true “golf nut”! Golf is how she met her husband, had a golf-themed wedding, and honeymooned at the British Open. Get in touch with Moe to discover the benefits of joining as a member and find out why top leaders in the golf industry choose the NGF!

Happy National Golf Lovers Day from our CEO, Greg Nathan and the rest of the NGF team!   Now get out there and play golf! ⛳

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Do you feel your golf course is at full capacity? If your course isn’t quite there yet, now's the perfect time to grow your rounds. One idea is launching an email campaign inviting your current golfers to bring a friend or family member. After all, golf is more enjoyable when shared with those you know!   By the way … NGF has a golfer database of over 2.5 million people. That’s a huge opportunity to expand your reach! Connect with Kevin McLendon to discover how we can help you market directly to golfers in your community and get your tee sheets filled. www.ngf.org/membership

Introducing Tim Crawford: Senior Account Manager 🎉   Tim was always spotted with a golf club early on even through the seasonal conditions that came with growing up in North Iowa. The game has been a constant for him now with over 10 years of experience working in the golf industry. At the NGF, he’s passionate about helping clients find success by bringing fresh, innovative ideas that drive business growth.   You can usually find Tim cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes/Miami Dolphins, or enjoying time with his golden retriever, Rosie. Although he's gearing up for his most exciting role yet— becoming a dad this November when he and his wife Caroline, welcome their baby girl!!    Contact him to learn about NGF marketing solutions that can help your business!

Introducing Ted Eleftheriou: VP Player Development and Engagement! 🎉 Rocking out since the age of 14, Ted chased his dream of becoming a heavy metal star back in the hair-sprayed days of the 80s. While the big stage may have eluded him, he still shreds now and then, mostly for the imaginary sold-out crowds in his living room!   As VP of Player Development and Member Engagement for the NGF, Ted’s passion is assisting NGF’s members achieve their personal and professional goals by informing them about NGF’s research and data as well as the many services and products that the NGF provides. In addition, as a PGA Member, Ted also heads up the Welcome2Golf adult player development initiative, currently in development stage, with a projected release in 2025.   Give Ted a shout and discover the many benefits of becoming an NGF Member!

Did you know that golf real estate is measured at approximately $14.7 billion? The U.S. has more golf facilities with a real estate component – either residential golf communities or resort real estate properties – than the total course count in any other country in the world. How does your business play a role in golf's real estate economy? Discover the latest trends and strategies by joining us now: https://lnkd.in/eAiQRKx

Introducing Jodi Reilly: Research Business Manager! 🎉 With twelve years of client services experience at the NGF and more than 20 years of golf facility experience, Jodi brings extensive knowledge of municipal, upscale public, semi-private and private club experience to NGF. One thing you may not know about Jodi is she is also a painter! She prefers oils but work with acrylics and watercolors, too. When it comes to taking your business to the next level, Jodi is your go-to person. Give her a shout today to discover the many tools and resources the NGF provides to help you better understand your customers and unlock new opportunities for growing your business.

Did you know there are nearly as many female golfers under the age of 30 as there are over the age of 50? Women and girls account for more than 60% of the net gain of approximately 2.3 million green-grass U.S. golfers from 2019 to 2023. Is your business tapping into this growing trend and keeping women engaged in golf? Discover the latest trends and strategies by joining us now: https://lnkd.in/eAiQRKx

Welcoming some of our newest members to the NGF family! 🎉 We're thrilled to have you on board: Rough Luck Golf Red Rooster Golf Inc. Tailored Technologies PROFILE Products, LLC Eagle Ranch Golf Club Escalante Golf, Inc. Kevin Baldwin Golf LLC Avison Young-Dallas, LLC Blue Star Resort & Golf JRX Biotech Spectra Group, Inc. Tee Tours LLC Fenway Sports Group Taliesin Advisory Origins Golf Design