NGCOA Canada Announces Bigger & Better GOLFEXPOs in 2023

NGCOA Canada announces 3 In-Person and 5 Online Events

OTTAWA, ON – November 1, 2022 – National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Canada announces online and in-person GOLFEXPOs for 2023. The online experience will take place March 6-12, 2023 and will feature 5 separate regions: Western, Prairies, Ontario, Québec, and Atlantic. In-person events are scheduled in Abbotsford, BC at the Tradex from February 24-25, in Laval, QC at the Sheraton Hotel & Congress Centre also from February 24-25, and in Ottawa, ON at the EY Centre from March 3-4.

“To ensure that today’s golfer can access a golf show experience on their terms and that all golf facilities have an opportunity to exhibit, we made the decision to provide in-person GOLFEXPO events as well as online GOLFEXPOs throughout the country,” said Jeff Calderwood, CEO, NGCOA Canada. “Combined, our GOLFEXPOS will provide hundreds of thousands of golfers with everything they need to get the most out of their ’23 golf season. And with the current popularity of golf, we fully expect record golfer attendance and the most dynamic marketing opportunities this year!”

Consumers at the in-person GOLFEXPOs can expect the same world-class content that has been featured in the past including a demo and fitting area to try before you buy, seminar stage where attendees can learn tips and tricks to improve their game, retail areas with exceptional deals on those must-have items for 2023, major prizing and contests, and of course early access to golf courses in their area to plan their next season of where to golf or to purchase memberships, packages, green fees and more.
 
The online experience showcases golf courses from across the country; allowing consumers to ‘browse’ participating courses special offers, job opportunities, purchase green fees, memberships, or packages, and to participate in the online GOLFEXPO auction. 
 
“We are excited to be able to offer something for everyone in 2023”, says Greg Chambers, Show Manager of the Ottawa-Gatineau GOLFEXPO. “The Ottawa-Gatineau GOLFEXPO is the longest running of all the NGCOA Canada GOLFEXPOs and to be able to adapt and meet the changing needs of the golfer is important for both our exhibitors that continue to support our events and the consumers that come back year-after-year.” 
 
NGCOA Canada is excited to take this next step with it’s growing GOLFEXPO offering and looks forward to an exciting launch of the 2023 season for our GOLFEXPO exhibitors and the golfing consumer.
 
For more about the 2023 GOLFEXPOs, please visit ngcoa.ca/events.

About NGCOA Canada

The NGCOA Canada is a not-for-profit trade association representing the business interests of Canadian golf course operators and related stakeholders, with a membership of over 1400. Key initiatives include the GOLFEXPOs, Golf Business Canada Conference & Trade Show, Spring Warm Up Meetings, Golfmax Purchasing Programs, Take A Kid To The Course, Get Golf Ready, Golfer’s Red Books, Rounds Played Reports, Revenue Tracker, Weather Impact Reports, Compensation & Benefits Reports, Business Consultation, and Government Advocacy. www.ngcoa.ca

Contact:

Western GOLFEXPO
Joan Probert, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 40

Prairie GOLFEXPO
Kevin O'Donovan, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 42

Ontario GOLFEXPO
Shawn Hunter, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 44

Blair Breen, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 49

Ottawa-Gatineau GOLFEXPO
Greg Chambers, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 45

EXPOGOLF Québec
Joanne St-Pierre, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 48

David Bérubé, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 35

Atlantic GOLFEXPO
Jim Thompson, Show Manager
866-626-4262 extension 26