GCSAA is now a partner in the National Institute of Golf Management, a joint venture between the National Golf Foundation and Oglebay Resort and Conference Center.

The Institute, an annual education program to be held Jan. 8-13, 2006, at the Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling, W. Va., is specifically designed for and taught by golf course owners, managers, superintendents and other key personnel. It has a tradition of enhancing and developing excellence in golf-industry leaders by providing education based on solid, fundamental knowledge from all disciplines of golf course management.

GCSAA will work with its NGF and Oglebay to keep the customized education interactive and relevant to the overall golf facility. Registration information is available at www.ngf.org/nigm or by phone at (800) 624-6988 , Ext. 4019.