FORTNIGHT
Which Way is Municipal Golf Going?
March 28, 2024Municipal golf is not facing an existential threat. In fact, it surprises some to learn that the number of municipal courses nationwide has actually increased over the last decade. This gain stands in contrast to broader U.S. supply reductions and the challenges ‘muni golf’ encounters in some areas.
Read MoreHow Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
March 14, 2024Every U.S. state aside from Alaska has more than 40 golf courses, and almost two-thirds have at least 175. Florida has the most by a long shot; how many countries have more? Which well-supplied state has the highest proportion of public golf? Which state has the most golfers per public course — and thus the fiercest competition for tee times?
Read MoreGolf Supply Update: More Openings, Fewer Closings
February 29, 2024Golf course closures last year came in at their lowest figure in almost two decades, resulting in less than a 1% reduction in overall U.S. supply. Here’s a bit more context, as the closure of golf courses is a topic of frequent interest… and frequent misinterpretation.
Read MoreGolf Participation Update — Bigger, Younger and Cooler
February 15, 2024The number of on-course golfers has now increased for six straight years, but also notable is that the demographic makeup of the base is changing — albeit gradually in a sport with over 26 million Americans who play recreationally.
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT
Is Golf Really Experiencing a ‘Munissance’?
Numbers to know - from openings and closings to conversions and resurrectionsMarch 28, 2024
Municipal golf is in a unique place. On one hand, there are high-profile examples of popular muni facilities on the proverbial chopping block due to land values. On the other, there are well-backed efforts to preserve and restore some of the game’s most historic properties. Municipal facilities are typically where golf is most affordable and accessible to people of all demographics, and there’s greater attention on their impact today given the sport’s renaissance.
February 2024 National Rounds Played
Rounds rebound after slow start to the year in JanuaryMarch 25, 2024
On a national level, February was the third-warmest on record. More than a dozen states had one of their three-warmest Februarys ever, particularly in parts of the Midwest that typically see golf courses still closed over the first few months of the year.
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
This state is #1 for public golf... and it's not Florida or CaliforniaMarch 14, 2024
Want to know more about the number of golfers in a particular state, or the proportion of public to private golf? Looking for information about municipal golf facilities, Par 3 courses, residential golf properties or resorts? NGF’s 1-page state profiles provide key supply and demand data at your fingertips.
New Golf Facilities in the U.S. Report Now Available
Get the full accounting on U.S. golf courses and facilities through year-end 2023February 29, 2024
The newest member reports on golf supply in the U.S. are now available, including a comprehensive 46-page dive into the world’s best supplied-golf market. As a complement to this annual report is a one-page summary overview of golf facility supply in the U.S. Click here to access and download.
Par 3’s Have Record Representation Among 2023 Openings
Assessing golf's short course movementFebruary 29, 2024
Par 3 courses are increasingly common among new course openings, especially relative to their standing in overall supply.
January 2024 National Rounds Played
February 26, 2024
January play got off to a sluggish start compared a year ago, as colder temperatures contributed to rounds declines in six of eight regions.
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