CHARLESTON, S.C. — The National Golf Course Owners Association, the trade association dedicated exclusively to U.S. golf course ownership and operations, has announced a new two-year partnership with Arnie’s, a bold plant-powered wellness brand built on Arnold Palmer’s commitment to performance and resilience.
Through the collaboration, NGCOA members will gain access to preferred pricing and exclusive packages on Arnie’s clean ingredient sun protection and muscle recovery products via the NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace.
A 2023 Australian study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine found that approximately 27% of golfers have been diagnosed with skin cancer, compared to just 7% of the general population, largely due to prolonged UV exposure on the golf course.
“Our new partnership with Arnie’s is a win-win for members and the golfers they serve,” said Mike Ketterman, NGCOA Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships. “NGCOA members benefit from preferred pricing on high-performance wellness products, while golfers gain access to clean, high-quality skin care that supports muscle recovery and helps protect skin during their time outdoors.”
Arnie’s four core products of Muscle Cream, Roll-On, Mineral Sunscreen and Aloe Aftersun will be available for wholesale purchase at a members-only discounted rate through the NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace. These plant-powered formulas are designed to help golfers and other athletes prepare for and recover from time on the course or in training.
“Arnold Palmer spent his life on the golf course and he took care of himself the right way. That’s the standard we built Arnie’s on. Partnering with NGCOA puts our products in the hands of the people who need them most, in the place where that standard was set,” said Garrett Perdue, Arnie’s Founder and CEO.
“To play your best, you need to be your best – which means looking after yourself,” said Brodie Waters, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Arnold Palmer Enterprises. “We appreciate the care that Garrett and his team put into Arnie’s products, and we’re excited to share them with NGCOA members and with everyone who enjoys time on course.”
Arnie’s will also serve as a presenting sponsor of the NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat 2026 (MCOR26), taking place June 9-10 in Monterey, California.
