PLANO, TEXAS – The National Golf Buyers Association/Golf Headquarters (NGBA) celebrated the noteworthy achievements and commendable community service of its members during its Annual Corporation Meeting & Show held in Plano, Texas on Tuesday, October 10th. The prestigious event recognized individuals and entities that have made a significant impact in the golf community through their selfless services, leadership, and continuous support.
Charpentier Founders Award Recipient: Scott Hoffman
The honorable Charpentier Founders Award was conferred upon Scott Hoffman of Northway Golf Center in New York. Recognized for a lifetime of contributions to the organization, Scott has tirelessly served on numerous committees and held positions on the board for over a dozen years. His unwavering dedication has significantly helped in steering our organization towards success, and his contributions have been pivotal in bolstering the NGBA’s growth and development.
Patricia Baker Award Recipient: Dave & Ryan Austad
The Patricia Baker Award, erstwhile known as the President’s Award, was graciously awarded to Dave and Ryan Austad of Austad’s Golf. This recognition is bestowed for their exemplary work with community services and charitable foundations. The Austad Family Foundation, through its collaboration with Golf Fore Africa, initiated by Hall of Fame Golfer Betsy King in 2007, managed to inaugurate a mechanized water system in Zambia, edging a step closer to alleviating the global water crisis by 2030. Their commitment to their local First Tee associations and work with various charities reflects a spirit that would make Patricia Baker immensely proud.
Polivka Founders Award Winners
In the spirit of recognizing undeterred support to the NGBA Special Programs, the Polivka Founders Award was presented to three esteemed members this year:
- Bill Ott
- Chris Cote
- Paul Danielson
This accolade, honoring their significant support of all the private label platforms and special initiatives across the NGBA/GHQ platform. The winners spotlight support across various brands and ventures.
A Note of Gratitude
The NGBA extends heartfelt congratulations to all the award recipients and expresses sincere gratitude for their dedicated service and formidable contributions to the golf industry and the wider community. The endeavors of these members embolden the NGBA’s mission, and their inspirational actions resonate deeply within our organization and the communities they serve. It is the hard work and benevolence of such members that enrich our association, ensuring the game of golf not only remains a celebrated sport but also serves as a catalyst for positive change within our communities and beyond.
About National Golf Buyers Association
Golf Headquarters NGBA’s membership is comprised of many of the most highly regarded off-course and on-course facilities in the business. With over 60 locally owned and operated associate golf retail stores, it’s the largest dollar volume golf buying group in the nation. For over 30 years, NGBA, Inc. has been committed to ensuring that our members offer their customers quality products at the most competitive prices. Golfheadquarters.com is just another way for us to help them accomplish their goal of satisfying their loyal customers and acquiring new ones. Our enhanced store and event locator will help you identify the locally owned member closest to you who is certain to satisfy your needs. Our Vendor Partners are committed to enhancing our member’s locally owned and operated facilities with the mutual goal of being a consumer experience that turns customers into ambassadors.
Media Contacts:
NGBA: Lee Clapp, Executive Director, (843) 402-0142 ext. 202, lclapp@golfheadquarters.com
