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- AGM Merchandise Manual
Over 200-pages of a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to making your retail operation successful.
- Career Services
Unlimited postings of job opportunities on the website.
- Vendor Partners
140 Vendor Partners are members and they are the most recognizable suppliers to the industry. Many of those companies provide AGM members with special “Buying Incentives.” Taking advantage of just a few of the incentives will more than repay your membership investment.
- Scholarship Fund
The AGM awards scholarships annually to qualified merchandising
students who plan to pursue a career in golf merchandising.
- Educational Events
Invitations to attend AGM Educational seminars at member rates such as the 2010 Orlando Retail Conference on Wednesday, January 27 just prior to the beginning of the PGA Merchandise Show.
View our Events Calendar
for an up-to-date listing.
- Monthly Newsletter
Subscription to the monthly e-newsletter, the AGM e-Tailer, which includes retail-related articles, member news and merchandising ideas.
- Guide to Apparel
Comprehensive manual on fabrics and fabrications.
- The Little Book of Big Golf Promotions
Over 300 ideas and events to increase profitability.
- Statistical Information
Through an annual survey of merchandiser members, the AGM
provides statistics on compensation, golf shop sales statistics and buying habits.
- Continuing Education
PGA/LPGA members who attend AGM-sponsored events receive
continuing education credits.
- Member Bulletin Board
AGM Member "bulletin board"- our on-line forum for discussion annually sponsored by the Greg Norman Collection.
- Complimentary Hotel Night
Complimentary hotel night at the Americas Mart - Atlanta Gift Show in January and in July - a value of over $400.
- Visual Merchandising
Visual Merchandising CD-Rom series sponsored by Ashworth & Callaway Golf Apparel.
- Store Design Workbook
Visual Merchandising and Store Design Workbook.
- Retail CD
"How Small Retailers Can Compete in a Big Box World" CD.
- Special DVDs
Tour of Clubs' DVD's featuring In Celebration of Golf and Haggin Oaks Golf Superstore, and the Las Vegas properties of Angel Park, Callaway Golf Center and Southern Highlands.
- AGM Conference DVD's
Key Presentations from the Orlando Retail Conferences.
- Clubhead DVD
Adjustable Clubhead Symposium DVD.
- Trade Show Reviews
Reviews of major golf merchandise shows, retail industry apparel shows and gift markets with company details and contact information.
- Online Learning Seminars
Online learning seminars presented by the AGM Education Team on a variety of topics.
- Annual Calendar
Annual Merchandising Calendar with visual displays and promotional ideas.
- Complimentary Industry Subscriptions
Complimentary subscriptions to PGA Magazine and Niche Magazine - the source for small retailers.
New Benefits in 2009:
- Completely revised AGM Merchandise Manual.
- "Second Helping" of the Little Book of Big Golf Promotions.
- 2009 Merchandising and Promotional Calendar.
- Tour of Clubs IV.
- Visual Merchandising Workshops sponsored by Fairway & Greene.
- Best Visual Displays Book
- AGM Front Nine Awards CD.
- Buying Strategies - Course IV.
- Accompanying excel spreadsheets for the Buying Strategies Course Series and on-line tutorial workshops for implementation.
- Quarterly Retail Sales Outlook from the National Retail Federation.
- Complimentary subscription to the Off-Price Magazine

- Merchandiser
Golf professionals, assistants, buyers/merchandisers, specialty
golf shop owners, club managers/club owners who are directly
involved in the buying/selling of merchandise at a golf
retail operation. Annual dues are $225.
- Associate Merchandiser
Individuals who work at the same golf retail operation as
an AGM Merchandiser member. Annual dues are $100.
- Student
Merchandising students enrolled in an accredited college
or university. Annual dues are $100.
- Vendor Partners
Vendor partners/suppliers to the golf industry. Annual dues
are $450 with a one-time initiation fee of $1000.

To join, complete our online membership
application.
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