smbGOLF announces second consecutive sell-out initiative supporting the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association
https://ohiogolfconference.com
UPPER ARLINGTON, OH — smbGOLF, the growth and strategy partner for the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association (OGCOA), announced today that all sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Ohio Golf Conference have officially sold out, more than one month ahead of the event.
GolfBack joined as the final conference sponsor, completing a strong and diverse lineup of industry partners supporting golf course owners and operators across Ohio and the surrounding region.
This achievement marks the second consecutive sponsorship sell-out initiative led by smbGOLF on behalf of OGCOA. Earlier this year, smbGOLF also completed a successful Premier Sponsorship sales initiative, selling all five annual Premier Sponsorships in less than six months.
“Selling out both our annual Premier Sponsorships and the Ohio Golf Conference sponsorships reflects growing confidence in the direction of the association and the value these partnerships deliver,” said Mike Hendrix, President of smbGOLF. “Our focus has been on building sustainable, relationship-driven growth for OGCOA—not one-off wins. A strong working relationship with OGCOA Executive Director Greg Harris has been a key driver behind this success.”
The Ohio Golf Conference is a core member benefit of the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association. Each OGCOA member golf course receives two complimentary conference passes as part of its annual membership, ensuring broad participation from owners, operators, and course leadership teams across the state.
2026 Ohio Golf Conference Sponsors
Jonas Club Software
Club Caddie
Jonas Synergy
Eagle Club Systems
SMART Golf Software
Real Time Feedback
Heritage Creations
Golf
Avendra Clubs
SynaTek Solutions
Tee-On Golf Systems
TenFore Golf
GolfBack
While sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 conference are now closed, conference attendance remains open. One-day passes for non-members range from $50 to $195.
The Ohio Golf Conference will take place March 2–3, 2026, and will feature practical, operator-focused discussions on technology, staffing, operations, revenue strategy, and the evolving business of golf in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley region.
Day 1 (March 2): Paid pre-conference workshop hosted by James Cronk
Day 2 (March 3): Full conference day including breakfast, lunch, and speaker and panel discussions through 5:00 PM
More information and registration details are available at:
https://ohiogolfcourseowners.com/event/2026-annual-conference/
About smbGOLF
smbGOLF is a golf-industry growth, data, and strategy firm focused on helping golf course owners, operators, and associations make smarter technology, marketing, and operational decisions. smbGOLF serves as the growth partner for the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association, leading sponsorship development, conference strategy, and long-term revenue initiatives that strengthen the association and its members.
About the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association
The Ohio Golf Course Owners Association (OGCOA) represents public, private, municipal, and resort golf facilities across Ohio. The association provides education, advocacy, and business resources designed to help golf course owners and operators run stronger, more sustainable businesses.