GCMA name change reflects evolution of golf club management

The Golf Club Managers Association has officially rebranded as the Golf Club Management Association (GCMA) following member approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The name change, shifting from 'Managers' to 'Management,' is intended to better reflect the broader and increasingly diverse nature of leadership roles in modern golf clubs. Founded in 1933, the association previously changed its name in 2007 from the Association of Golf Club Secretaries, with CEO Tom Brooke describing the latest change as 'an important and progressive moment' for the organisation.