FORTNIGHT
Strong Summer Rounds Bode Well for Demand
September 29, 2022
The peak-season, summer months of June, July and August are disproportionately important for the golf industry — a make-or-break period for most golf facilities. This summer, the industry climbed out of the hole that Mother Nature dug early in the year.
Read MoreUnderstanding Golf’s ‘Sandwich Generation’
September 15, 2022There are interesting and noteworthy distinctions between age groups when it comes to behaviors, needs and motivations related to golf. So what do we do with this information?
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An Update on the Golf Management Space
September 1, 2022More than one in seven U.S. golf facilities are now being managed by an MCO, or multi-course operator. It’s a market penetration that’s risen 18% in the past decade-plus.
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Is Golf Recession Proof?
August 18, 2022Each time a recession looms, the question arises, “Is Golf Recession Proof?” Perhaps a more important question, however, is what can golf do to prepare for the next inevitable recession?
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SPOTLIGHT
These States Drove the Biggest Summer Rounds Rebound
A summer resurgence showed 2022's slow start was attributable to poor golf weather rather than a softening in demandSeptember 29, 2022
“We were down significantly in April and not exactly sure what to expect… and then it came roaring back.”
August 2022 National Rounds Played
Strong summer pulls 2022 rounds totals closer to record 2021September 26, 2022
August of 2022 yielded the third straight peak-season month of year-over-year play increases at U.S. golf courses.
The Differentiation in Golfer Age Groups
How the unique characteristics of age cohorts groups pertain to consumer engagementSeptember 15, 2022
The meaningful differences between age cohorts can be of particular relevance and importance for those in the golf business, helping to understand the wants, needs and motivations of customers.
An Inside Look at the Golf Management Space
The evolution and growth of MCOs in the U.S. golf marketSeptember 1, 2022
June, July Rebound Suggest Rounds Retention
Play continues to trend ahead of recent pre-pandemic yearsAugust 26, 2022
After strong play totals in June and July, YTD play entering August was trailing the record pace of 2021 by only 4%. And there are clear signs of retaining recent gains.
July 2022 National Rounds Played
Peak season play saw a slight increase for second straight monthAugust 24, 2022
July rounds continued June’s momentum, with a slight increase even over the record-setting pace of 2021
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