The Northern Ohio Golf Association(NOGA) and the Toledo District Golf Association (TDGA) announced their intention to unify operations and governance beginning in January 2021.
Under the proposed agreement, the combined organization will retain the name of the Northern Ohio Golf Association and continue to serve as a United States Golf Association (USGA) designated Allied Golf Association (AGA) for 35 counties across Northern Ohio and parts of Southeast Michigan. The USGA partners with its AGAs to serve millions of recreational golfers across the country by increasing engagement and participation and improving the golfer experience.
Through the consolidation, the NOGA will serve approximately 27,000 golfers and 171 member clubs.
“After collaborating informally for several years, it became clear to both associations that we could better utilize all of our resources by working together,” said Robb Schulze, Chief Executive Officer of NOGA. “By consolidating our operations and sharing our assets – staff, volunteers and finances – we hope to enhance the membership services and benefits we provide to golfers and golf facilities across our combined region.”
While the TDGA name and logo will continue to be visible for some time, NOGA and TDGA will transition to one uniform brand and logo in the future.
The plan has been unanimously approved by both associations’ Boards of Directors. The consolidation of these two associations will foster stronger golf communities and improve the quality of programming and services offered to the region’s golf clubs, as well as, individual members. By joining forces, the unified association’s goal is to offer its membership an expanded list of future tournament venues and events, as well as, having the opportunity to play more courses in Northern Ohio beginning in 2021.
