NGCAA

National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association, providing Legal advice and support to Members since 1922

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At the NGCAA, we pride ourselves on the decades of support we have given to clubs across the country.

“I was first introduced to the NGCAA over 30 years ago... I can’t imagine why any club would not subscribe to this most excellent service." David Roy, Crail Golfing Society

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A board member since 2016, Martyn Bonner was previously the manager of @Hollinwell, where he was also the East Midlands GCMA Captain, serving in post during hosting of both The Open Final Qualifying, on five occasions, and the Brabazon Trophy.

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At the NGCAA, we pride ourselves on the decades of support we have given to clubs across the country.

“I have always found NGCAA’s advice, incisive, balanced and courteous. They give confidence when you are in need of relevant guidance." Chris Cuttler, Dore & Totley Golf Club

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Whilst the general position is that a private members club can refuse applicants if they choose, there are some provisos to that position.

Join the NGCAA to receive our full advice on membership applications.

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At the NGCAA, we pride ourselves on the decades of support we have given to clubs across the country.

"Membership is excellent value and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the NGCAA to any other club.” Gareth Evans, West Cornwall Golf Club.

Email us today at [email protected]

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Last week, our Chief Executive Alistair attended @GolfClubSec final at the stunning Royal West Norfolk Golf Club.

Special thanks to Michael Coffey, RWNGC and to all of the sponsors – especially Philip Vince for the photographs! Wonderful times!

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Did you know that member clubs have 24/7 access to a comprehensive database of legal document templates? Free to download and use for their golf clubs, this is just one of many benefits member clubs enjoy.

Join the NGCAA today at https://t.co/IQ2jmTts4U

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Our free invitational sessions are an opportunity to join our legal advisers for an informal update and discussion on golf club business and law, followed by a chance to play golf with your local counterparts.

With spaces limited, confirm your place at [email protected]

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Our popular invitational sessions are continuing into Septermber this year. Join our legal advisers and your local counterparts for an informal update and discussion on golf club business and law, followed by an opportunity to play golf at @HeskethGolfClub and @Renaissancegc.

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Here at NGCAA we understand the financial restraints placed on golf clubs. We offer fully inclusive services at an affordable fee providing access to support, advice and guidance on all legal matters impacting upon golf clubs.

Visit https://t.co/IQ2jmTts4U to find out more.

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Over the years, many golf club constitutions become a patchwork of edits made by different committees across different eras.

At the NGCAA, we're seeing a surge in enquiries where different sections simply don't marry up.

Let our specialists review your documents today.

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We are seeing a rising trend of members seeking to interfere in day-to-day management by calling General Meetings to vote on specific operational propositions.

The NGCAA will always be on hand to advise in these situations.

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NGCAA Chief Executive Alistair Smith is keen to help our member clubs arrive at a swift and pragmatic solution on any issue that may arise. Members can pick up the phone or email as soon as there is a hint of a problem.

Get in touch now to see how Alistair can help your club.

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Delivering specialist legal support to golf clubs.

We provide unlimited advice and guidance to our member golf clubs.

Join NGCAA today.

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Our invitational events are a great way to discuss and be educated on golf club business and law, they are also an opportunity to play golf and network with counterparts. Nothing beats thats first tee feeling with views like this.

Up next is @FerndownGC on the 2nd of June.

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Our Chief Executive Alistair Smith is often found on the fairways (or just off them!) of his native Northumberland Golf Club. Alistair is a keen golfer and passionate about helping our members to thrive.

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This week we hosted another of our popular invitational sessions. The event was held at The Berkshire Golf Club, where our Chief Executive Alistair gave members an update on golf club business and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 affects them, followed by a round of golf.

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Meet the expertise behind the NGCAA, our Chief Executive, Alistair Smith.

Having qualified as a solicitor in 2000, Alistair spent 18 years in private practice before moving to head up the NGCAA in 2018. In early 2025 he passed his 12,000th club enquiry milestone for the NGCAA.

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What to expect from one of our invitational events.

Discuss golf club business and law and network with peers.

Sign up now.

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At the NGCAA, we pride ourselves on helping golf clubs as the experts for managers, committees, and owners.

Our annual subscription is fully inclusive, meaning you get specialist legal advice without the fear of a ticking clock or hidden charges.