Produced by Miami Valley Golf · Presented by Lightspeed Golf
Advancement, Collaboration & Education. One day for course owners, operators and golf leaders across Ohio and Indiana to learn, compare notes and network, hosted by NCR Country Club.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · NCR Country Club, Kettering, Ohio · Lunch included
The details
Date
A full day of sessions, discussion and networking. Session times will be posted with the final agenda.
Venue
4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering, OH 45429. NCR Country Club is hosting Ace Talks for the regional golf community.
Included
Registration includes full access to all sessions and a complimentary luncheon at NCR. Register by December 8 to reserve your seat and lunch.
Partners
Produced by
Miami Valley Golf is a 501(c)(3) golf association serving golfers and member courses across the Miami Valley region of Ohio.
Presented by
Lightspeed Golf is underwriting Ace Talks and will have team members on site to meet attendees.
Venue host
NCR Country Club in Kettering is hosting this year’s Ace Talks.
Who it’s for
Ace Talks brings together Miami Valley Golf member courses, Ohio Golf Course Owners Association (OGCOA) members and golf leaders from across Ohio and Indiana.
Owners & operators
Practical ideas you can put to work at your course next season.
General managers & PGA professionals
Technology, staffing and the systems behind a better day at the course.
Superintendents
Including real-world use of autonomous mowers at regional facilities.
Association & industry leaders
The conversations that only happen when the whole local industry is in one room.
The program
Speakers and topics confirmed so far. The full agenda and session times will be published when final; topics and times are subject to change.
Digital Hospitality
Mike Hendrix, smbGOLF. More about Mike · Connect on LinkedIn
AI in operations
Allison George, Toad Valley Golf Course, on using AI to update employee handbooks, document SOPs and capture operational knowledge before it walks out the door.
Agronomy & equipment
Dan Walter, Heatherwoode Golf Club, on what it takes to run autonomous maintenance equipment like Husqvarna’s robotic mowers. Watch Dan at Heatherwoode
Tournament technology
Ben Wolfe, Senior Product & AI Transformation Leader, Golf Genius
Association dashboards
George Thurner, Cap Patrol
Member engagement
Speaker to be confirmed
Registration
Bringing your team? Add more than one ticket at checkout. Register by December 8 to reserve your seat and lunch.
Miami Valley Golf
Free
Staff from Miami Valley Golf member courses attend at no cost. Register through Miami Valley Golf to reserve your seats.
Ohio Golf Course Owners Association
$69
Member pricing for OGCOA member courses and their staff. Includes all sessions and lunch.
Open to the region
$99
For owners, operators and golf professionals not affiliated with MVGA or OGCOA. Includes all sessions and lunch.
Choose OGCOA member ($69) or general admission ($99) and set the number of attendees. MVGA member course staff attend free; register through Miami Valley Golf instead.
FAQ
What is Ace Talks?
Ace Talks (Advancement, Collaboration & Education) is Miami Valley Golf’s annual education day for the regional golf industry, presented by Lightspeed Golf and hosted by NCR Country Club.
When and where is it?
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at NCR Country Club, 4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering, OH 45429.
What does registration include?
Full access to all sessions and a complimentary luncheon at NCR Country Club.
How much does it cost?
Free for Miami Valley Golf member course staff, $69 for OGCOA members and $99 for general admission.
Can I register more than one person?
Yes. Add more than one ticket at checkout, or contact Miami Valley Golf if you need help registering a group.
What is the registration deadline?
Register by December 8 to reserve your seat and lunch.
Contact Steve Jurick, PGA, Executive Director/CEO of Miami Valley Golf, at steve@mvgolf.org or 937-294-6842.
