NCGA Online Tee-Time Portal The NCGA, with the help of
NCGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2013 The NCGA is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the board of directors for a term to commence January 1, 2013. The NCGA’s board of directors is an ac- tive body that oversees the affairs of the Association. It is responsible for reviewing and approving policies and practices necessary to deliver an extensive offering of pro- grams, benefits and services to NCGA member clubs. The nominating commit- tee will consider four main facets when reviewing quali- fied candidates: membership, relevant experience, personal attributes and commitment. Candidates should be NCGA members in good standing, have previous leadership and management experience, show dedication and love for the game and be willing to spend 25 or more days a year and personal expenses for their responsibilities. A nomination form com- pleted by the nominator, ap- plication form completed by the nominee, the nominee’s current professional resume and letter of support must be submitted by June 30, 2012 for consideration. Resumes and letters of support can be sent via e-mail to moliver@
ncga.org, faxed to 831/622- 0160 or sent by regular mail to: NCGA, Attention Malinda, P.O. Box 1157, Pebble Beach, CA 93953. For more informa- tion please visit the home page of
ncga.org.
many of its members through survey research, has found yet another way to save NCGA golfers money. Over the last several years, the golf industry has witnessed the rise of online reserva- tion technologies. A new partnership has been developed with Golf Switch, a prominent online tee-time reserva-
round certificates from participat- ing courses will be used to reward members via exciting new member- enhancement programs. In order to access member rounds,
golfers should sign in to the member area of
ncga.org using their GHIN number and last name. Once the NCGA online booking platform is identified, members can use drop- down buttons to search for times within spe- cific regions, or search via a convenient map. Through the program, members can read course overviews, view photos and scorecards, read and write reviews and even preview the weather forecast for the round. The NCGA has registered numerous courses, and an aggressive outreach cam- paign is underway to add more every day.
tion system, that will find NCGA members the best deals in Northern California courses. “The NCGA launched this new program to keep up with the latest technology trends, support sustainable practices at Northern California courses and deliver even greater value to indi- vidual members,” said Jeff Burgess, director of operations and member- ship programs. A key feature of the online tee-
time platform is its benefit to junior golf in Northern California; free
The new benefit is the natural
evolution of the NCGA Member Ad- vantage Program introduced in 2009. That program was created to extend the member benefits and discounts offered at NCGA member-owned Poppy Hills and Ridge to more than 90 participating facilities throughout the region. The new tee-time system will soon offer a similar reach with added convenience of online reserva- tions via an easy-to-use system. For more information, please visit the NCGA website at
ncga.org.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter The NCGA’s Twitter and Facebook pages continue to provide members with important golf news and deals. The NCGA’s Twitter page tweets golf deals twice a week at NCGA courses to save members money. Additionally, there are occasional giveaways exclusively for NCGA Twitter and Facebook followers. The NCGA’s Facebook and Twitter
pages have more than 5,200 and 1,460 followers respectively. Members can also follow the NCGA Foundation on Twitter and Youth on Course on Facebook to get updates on the Youth on Course program and participants. Other estab- lished Association Facebook pages include the NCGA’s two member golf courses Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge. The Hills and Ridge pages give you important information about the courses and occasional giveaways. If you haven’t done so, “Follow” or “Like” our pages today.
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