Charleston, S.C. – The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) is pleased to announce that award-winning golf writer, editor, broadcaster, designer, storyteller, golf course operator and part-owner Tom Coyne will join the final Golf Business LIVE of 2025 on Wednesday, December 17, at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Coyne will participate in a live webcast alongside NGCOA CEO and Golf Business LIVE host Jay Karen. They will discuss the latest headlines in the golf industry, share Coyne’s firsthand experiences covering golf courses worldwide and explore his notable editorial contributions to The Golfer’s Journal. The episode will also offer unique insights into the current state of the industry and a discussion on the future direction of the game. As the operator and part-owner of Sullivan Country Club in Liberty, N.Y., since 2023, Coyne will provide a valuable perspective on the daily operations of golf course management.
“Tom Coyne brings a professional and multifaceted perspective to the game of golf. His journey as a writer, storyteller, and now course owner allows him to see the sport through an unparalleled lens,” says Taylor Wall, NGCOA Senior Director of Education. “We’re excited to have him join our final Golf Business LIVE of 2025, and I’m confident his insights will inspire our audience to rethink the player experience and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in our industry.”
This episode of Golf Business LIVE will be available for viewing on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. To receive notifications regarding when the episode goes live, select the “reminder” or “attending” buttons on the event page of each social media platform listed. Viewers are also encouraged to submit questions for Coyne and Karen during the program.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL GOLF COURSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
The NGCOA is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The association represents and promotes the interests of golf courses at the principal businesses and economic assets of the game of golf. The not-for-profit organization is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course owners and operators. Through advocacy, education and information resources, purchasing programs and networking opportunities, the NGCOA helps golf course owners and operators run more successful businesses. For more information or to join, visit ngcoa.org or call 800-933-4262.
MEDIA CONTACT
Renée Flowers, Senior Director Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org



