4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Registration, Badge Pickup and Happy Hour

Fairway Foyer

7:00 am – 10:00 am
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Registration & Badge Pickup

Fairway Foyer

7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Yamaha Golf Outing

TPC Monterey at Pasadera

7:00 am — Shuttles depart to TPC Monterey at Pasadera
7:30 am — Breakfast
8:45 am — Welcome and golfers in cars
9:00 am — Shotgun start
11:00 pm – 1:00 pm — Lunch on the course
Reception immediately following play
3:00 pm — Shuttles return to Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Wicks & Wine Workshop

TPC Monterey at Pasadera

10:30 am — Shuttles depart to TPC Monterey at Pasadera
11:00 pm – 2:00 pm — Candlemaking and lunch
3:00 pm — Shuttles return to Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

This activity occurs at the same time as the Yamaha Golf Outing.
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6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Toptracer Opening Reception

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Enjoy an unforgettable evening under the sea at the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s million-gallon Open Sea exhibit. Click here for more information.

7:00 am – 4:30 pm

Registration & Badge Pickup

Fairway Foyer

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast

Monterey Bay Room

8:30 am – 8:45 am

MCOR26 Welcome & Opening Remarks

Cypress Ballroom

Jay Karen | CEO | NGCOA
Charlie Rymer | MCOR26 Emcee | Executive Vice President | Arcadian Land

8:45 am – 9:20 am

The Pulse of the Golf Industry

Cypress Ballroom

Jon Last | President | Sports and Leisure Research Group

Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group and author of NGCOA’s renowned industry trends publication the Golf Business Pulse Report, will kick off MCOR26 to share exclusive early insights from the forthcoming 2026 research. Armed with survey results featuring input and attitudes from hundreds of golf course owners, Jon will reveal the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping golf operations, agronomy, marketing, technology, and capital strategy. With more than 25 years of industry leadership—including roles at PGA of America and Golf Digest—Jon will surface insights tailored for today’s C-suite golf and resort executives.

9:25 am – 10:00 am

Market Intelligence: Where Golf and Resort Investments Are Headed

Cypress Ballroom

Jordan Klein | Managing Director | Baird Global Investment Banking

Jordan Klein, Managing Director at Baird Global Investment Banking, brings a high-level look at the current transaction landscape across golf and resort operations, drawing on decades of deal experience and a deep pipeline of industry activity. From acquisition trends and resort valuations to the evolving role of private equity, Klein will provide data-driven perspectives of where capital is flowing—and why. Learn how your portfolios and strategies stack up against broader market movements, with candid commentary on opportunities and potential headwinds.

10:00 am – 10:15 am

Networking Break

10:15 am – 11:15 am

2026 Economic Outlook: Strategy in an Era of Uncertainty

Cypress Ballroom

Dr. Anirban Basu | Chairman & CEO | Sage Policy Group

Dr. Anirban Basu returns to MCOR to deliver the sharp, data-driven economic intelligence golf’s top executives rely on. As policy shifts, capital markets recalibrate, and geopolitical tensions evolve, Dr. Basu will cut through the noise to clarify what matters most for owners and operators. Expect a candid assessment of recession risk, interest rates, labor dynamics, and consumer strength—along with actionable insight to help you position your business ahead of what’s next.

11:25 am – 12:15 pm

Executive Panel

Cypress Ballroom

Whitney Crouse | CEO & Founding Partner | Bobby Jones Links
Mike Sharp | President & Chief Executive Officer | CourseCo
Robert Silva | Vice President of Business Development | Escalante Golf
Rachel Carter (Moderator) | Senior Director of Membership | NGCOA

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch/Networking

Monterey Plaza Hotel – Outdoor Plaza

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

Designing for Tomorrow: Behind the Build with Gil Hanse and John Sawin

Cypress Ballroom

Gil Hanse | President | Hanse Golf Course Design
John Sawin | Senior Vice President, Golf | Pebble Beach Company
Charlie Rymer (Moderator) | MCOR26 Emcee

Join legendary golf course architect Gil Hanse for a candid conversation with MCOR emcee Charlie Rymer, offering a rare look into the design trends and shifting demands shaping modern golf. Plus, Pebble Beach Company’s Senior Vice President John Sawin joins the discussion to provide an inside perspective on the highly-anticipated Spanish Bay project and its broader influence on the industry. From evolving expectations to the forces driving development costs, don’t miss unparalleled insights and experiences drawn from decades at the highest levels of the game.

2:20 pm – 3:20 pm

Education Session

Cypress Ballroom

3:20 pm – 3:30 pm

Networking Break

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Closing Q&A: Sir Nick Faldo

Cypress Ballroom

Sir Nick Faldo | Six-Time Major Champion | World Golf Hall of Famer

Sir Nick Faldo puts a bow on MCOR26 as our special guest for an exclusive fireside chat and audience Q&A. In a candid conversation with NGCOA CEO Jay Karen, Sir Nick will reflect on his legendary career—including six major championships and a record 11 Ryder Cup appearances—while sharing insights into his current passions and global course design work. Attendees can expect thoughtful perspectives on course development, leadership, and the evolving future of the golf industry. This rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the game’s all-time greats promises to be an inspiring and memorable finale to MCOR26.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Pepsi Closing Reception

The Hay at Pebble Beach

Relish the view, the food and the fun at The Hay and Hay’s Place at Pebble Beach. Click here for more information.