Become a Member
Member Benefits
AGM Membership Includes:
- Education from industry experts LIVE every Wednesday
- Invitation to attend the annual AGM Retail Conference, held prior to the PGA Show in Orlando, FL (at membership pricing)
- Receive the AGM Annual Merchandising Calendar with visual displays and promotional ideas
- PGA/LPGA members who attend AGM-sponsored educational events receive continuing education credits
- Marketing Promotions and Buying Incentives offered by participating AGM Vendor Partners. (Taking advantage of these member-only specials will more than repay your membership investment)
- Want even more training? Join the AGM Certified Retail Manager Program (Additional fees apply)
- Networking and Regional Meetups – Locations vary
- Access our on-demand video library & virtual merchandising gallery for hundreds of ideas
- Receive industry best practices, show calendar, exclusive discounts, and community support
- Monthly golf industry sales trend reports
- Unlimited posting of job opportunities
- Annual Member Survey featuring compensation, golf shop sales statistics, and vendor performance
- The Little Book of Big Golf Promotions” by Ken Morton, Jr.
- AGM Merchandise Manual – a comprehensive online guide to maximizing retail operation success and profitability
- AGM Guide to Apparel – a comprehensive manual on fabrics and fabrications
- Exclusive eBooks
- Subscription to the monthly e-newsletter, the AGM e- Tailer
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Insights & Testimonials:
Access to Exclusive Market Research
Stay ahead with insights from comprehensive industry reports.
“The market research from AGM has been a game-changer, allowing us to anticipate shifts and strategize accordingly.”
Ken Morton, Jr.
VP Retail and Marketing
Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop
Education
Decode complex retail strategies through our expert-led sessions.
“As an AGM Member for over 14 years, I still find extreme value in the educational offerings. I continue to use many of the AGM’s resources, tools, vendor programs and discount offers.”
Josue Reyes, PGA
CEO, Reyes Retail Services
2x National PGA Merchandiser of the Year
Networking Events
Forge connections with industry leaders and peers, building a strong network.
“The AGM excels at providing golf merchandisers with exceptional networking and continued learning opportunities that are invaluable to our operation!”
Andrew Blatnik, PGA
Former Director of Retail
Oak Hill Country Club
Certified Retail Manager (CRM) Program
Elevate your career with this program, marking your leadership excellence in golf retail.
“The CRM program was instrumental in developing my knowledge of the golf industry and how to manage our shop to maximize profit.“
Vikki Burmeister
Glynn’s Creek Golf Course
Long Grove, IA
Certified Retail Manager Program
