CEO Jeff Calderwood says manufacturer ‘uniquely positioned’ to help course owners and operators be more successful
AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 21, 2011) – Club Car has extended its industry-leading support of the NGCOA Canada as the association’s exclusive Golf Car Supplier and Platinum Partner. The multi-year sponsorship continues the relationship between Club Car and NGCOA Canada that began in 2004.
“Club Car is uniquely positioned in the golf industry to provide products, services and expertise that helps course owners operate more successful businesses,” said Jeff Calderwood, CEO of NGCOA Canada. “Club Car’s support of the association is a tremendous resource and a strong commitment to the growth and health of the game in Canada.”
Under terms of the agreement, Club Car has category and product exclusivity that includes sponsorship opportunities at the association’s Annual Conference and Trade Show and chapter events, as well as other benefits.
“We’re pleased to continue our support of the NGCOA Canada and the benefits the association brings to its members,” said Gary Michel, president and CEO of Club Car. “We believe the relationship provides tremendous opportunities to strengthen members’ businesses and the game overall.”
In addition to support of educational programs and networking opportunities at the national and chapter levels, Club Car provides assistance to NGCOA Canada members through the Club Car Solutions Network. The Solutions Network gives owners and operators access to a wide range of complementary products and services, including those offered by Club Car parent company Ingersoll Rand.
Club Car is the exclusive Premier Partner of the NGCOA in the U.S.
About NGCOA Canada
The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada is a not-for-profit trade association representing more than 1,250 golf facilities in Canada. The association provides business support and solutions to its membership in order to help them operate more efficient golf facilities. For more information, visit www.ngcoa.ca.
About Club Car
Club Car has been one of the most respected names in the golf industry for more than half a century. The company’s dependable and efficient Precedent golf cars and Carryall Turf utility vehicles are integral to the successful operations of thousands of courses in the U.S. and around the world. The world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles is also recognized as an innovation leader. The Visage Mobile Golf Information System is the latest in a long line of technical advances that improve the golfer’s experience as well as help courses operate more efficiently. The Augusta, Ga.-based company, a division of Ingersoll Rand, is equally respected for the support it provides the game’s leading associations and organizations, including the PGA of America, the NGCOA, EGCOA, GCSAA, CMAA, The First Tee and the Executive Women’s Golf Association. For more information, go to clubcar.com and ingersollrand.com. For more information, visit www.clubcar.com or www.ingersollrand.com.
Contact:
NGCOA Canada Contact
Nathalie Lavallee
(613) 226-3616
nlavallee@ngcoa.ca
Club Car Contact
Tim Walls
(800) 227-0739, ext. 7190
tim_walls@clubcar.com
Media Contact
Bill Bryant
Bryant Marketing Communications
(678) 366-3232
bbryant@bryantmarcomm.com
