(Washington, D.C., June 17, 2015) – The National Club Association (NCA) welcomes Club Car into the NCA Corporate Partner Program as the newest Executive Partner. With more than 50 years’ history serving private clubs, Club Car’s new relationship with NCA reflects the firm’s dynamic and forward-looking commitment to innovation and advancing the club industry.
An Ingersoll Rand brand, Club Car serves as a leading manufacturer for golf, utility and transportation vehicles worldwide. Building on decades of experience and tradition with cutting-edge technology, Club Car’s unwavering pursuit of excellence has led to a global network that includes more than 600 distributors, dealers and factory branch locations.
“Club Car is proud to be part of the National Club Association’s Corporate Partner Program and appreciates the relationships we enjoy with NCA members as business partners. We remain committed to the growth of our industry as well as continuing to provide value for private clubs,” remarks Fred Palmer, Club Car’s Vice President, Golf Industry Relations & Development. “Combining a quality-driven philosophy, an innovative spirit and a solutions-oriented approach to business, Club Car is one of the club manager’s most important business resources. The company’s golf cars, utility and mobile merchandising vehicles enhance enjoyment of the game while helping club managers operate more efficiently.”
“Club Car’s focus on growth and innovation aligns well with NCA’s mission to prepare the private club community for long-term success,” says NCA President & CEO Susanne R. Wegrzyn. “We look forward to working with them to help educate NCA members through their considerable history in our industry, wide network and technical expertise.”
With its new position as an Executive Partner, Club Car will take on many new and extended projects with NCA, including:
– Targeted editorial contributions in Club Director and NCA CONNECT.
– Instructional educational webinars co-hosted with NCA.
– Professional advice during the “Ask the Experts” series online and at NCA hosted educational conferences.
– Informative presentations at a variety of NCA regional and national educational conferences.
Beyond serving as an NCA private club ally and industry resource to private club members, through its partnership Club Car is also supporting the future of private clubs through a contribution to the National Club Association Foundation. Established in 1993, the NCA Foundation funds research and education programs to provide insight into and analysis of the forces that are likely to shape the future club experience.
For more information, please visit: www.nationalclub.org.
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Since 1961, the National Club Association (NCA) has served as the primary advocate for private clubs, representing their business, legal and legislative interests, while providing a wealth of invaluable resources to address educational needs of clubs related to operations, model club practices and effective leadership.
