National Golf Foundation

What is the NGF and why should you join?

The NGF is the most trusted source of information and insights on the business of golf. As the only trade association serving 4,000 members from all segments of the golf industry, NGF is a non-profit, objective and independent resource dedicated to supporting all the people, companies, facilities and associations that earn their living in golf.

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Golf Industry Overview

NGF's summary snapshot of the golf industry. All the major top-line metrics are included here as well as the recent trends...
Operating and Financial Performance Profiles

Profiles golf facility revenues, expenses and other benchmarks...
Golf Participation in the U.S.

Detailed profile of U.S. golfers in 2009. Including the participation rate and number of golfers by gender, age, income and education...
Golf's Pyramid of Influence

Shows how occasional, moderate and avid golfers stack up in terms of players, rounds and spending...
Golf Facilities in the U.S

NGF's annual tally of U.S. golf course development and total golf supply. It shows the number of golf course openings...
Technology Habits of Today's Core Golfer

As with the general population, golfers are joining online social networks, reading blogs...