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The GRAA recently announced that Allied Specialty Insurance is the new PREFERRED PARTNER for the GRAA. Contact them directly for any of your facility insurance needs and quotes at (800) 237-3355.

Nomination Form for Top 100 Golf Ranges in America. Nominations due December 15.

Are you an owner? A developer? Visit the Publications Page and purchase GRAA developed and/or endorsed books and manuals covering marketing, operations and development.

Browse the extensive list of GRAA Preferred Partners who offer special discounts and services to our members.

RSVP for 2010 GRAA "Solutions Summit" & Exhibition at the PGA Show on January 27, 2010 in Orlando.

Solutions Summit

Mark your calendars to be in Orlando for the GRAA 'Solutions Summit' & Tabletop Exhibition in conjunction with the PGA Merchandise Show. The GRAA Summit is held the day before the PGA Show, on Wednesday, January 27 from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  More information. Click here for On-line RSVP

PGA Show 2010

About the GRAA

The Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) will be entering its 18th year in 2010. The GRAA is a membership trade organization that counts owners, operators, general manager and teaching professionals at both golf ranges and golf courses among its members in the U.S. and Canada. The GRAA is focused on all golf facilities in the sweet spot of teaching & training; clubfitting and retail; practice and other family recreational amenities.

Golf Range Magazine Current Issue

Golf Range Magazine

FAll Issue now available

The FALL issue of Golf Range Magazine features the typical variety of editorial that has made it the best in its niche. We have an update from Allied Insurance on insurance trends in the industry. Fall Issue now available. Spend some time getting to know the Waltz family and their wonderful golf range, short course and golf course in Limerick, Pennsylvania. Waltz Golf Farm is a multi-generational operation. If you are considering adding batting cages to your facility, here's a chance to hear from several of the industry pioneers in our Manufacturer's Roundtable on Batting Cages.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Golf Nation

We first spoke to Golf Nation (owner Bob DiMeo and Tim Wuhrman general manager) in January 2008 as we were on our way to the PGA Merchandise Show and our annual GRAA/Golf Range Magazine Solutions Summit. They had just opened, and like other initial contacts from facility owners were proud of their achievements. But unlike other projects, this facility is a bit different; more comprehensive in design and focus. In fact, it’s one of the finest indoor/outdoor, golf fitness/training/practice centers you’ll find in the U.S.
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WHY JOIN THE GRAA?

The GRAA is your trade association. We have great membership programs and benefits geared to 18-hole golf courses, Short Courses golf ranges and learning centers. Our mission statement is: "To Make Our Members More Profitable" Click here to view 2010 membership benefits and either join or renew your membership.

Golf Range Magazine Top 50 Golf Instructors in America

2009 Top 50 golf instructors

We present the Golf Range Magazine 2009 Top 50 Golf Instructors in America. Our focus is on primarily PGA and LPGA teaching professionals who work during the year at public golf courses (Executives and Par 3) as well as golf practice facilities, learning centers, golf domes and indoor facilities across the U.S. and Canada.

Download the 2009 Top 50 here.