Human capital is at the core of every successful golf business
The Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) is a non-profit making professional association with members involved in the management of many different types of sports and social clubs throughout Europe. The CMAE is also the pan-European unifying organisation for a variety of national professional associations for club managers and secretaries. more...
The European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) represents the supply side of golf in Europe. Over 600 golf courses in 17 countries are united in the EGCOA. Their goals are to professionalise the golf business, to look after the interest of the golf courses and to grow the game of golf. more...
IAGTO is the global trade organisation for the golf tourism industry, established in 1997. IAGTO's membership comprises 1141 accredited golf tour operators, golf resorts, hotels, golf courses, receptive operators, airlines and tourist boards in 74 countries worldwide with specifically 330 golf tour operators in 48 countries. more...
With the development of the European Union in 1989, one body was needed to represent the profession of golf. The PGA's of Europe was formed in 1990 with just 10 member countries. Now there are 37 member countries representing 15,000 PGA Professionals. There are also 7 International PGA members, located outside of Europe. Education is the priority among seven areas outlined in the Mission Statement more...
The British Golf Industry Association is a trade association which represents manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers of golf equipment and apparel and those who supply a service to the golf industry. Established in 1919, the BGIA operates under the auspices of the Federation of Sports & Play Associations, Europe's largest sports trade association more...