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NGF New Members – November 2020
The NGF is excited to welcome the newest members of our community, a diverse group that spans all sectors of the golf industry. These businesses and individuals share our common…
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NGF New Members – October 2020
The NGF is excited to welcome the newest members of our community, a diverse group that spans all sectors of the golf industry. These businesses and individuals share our common…
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October 2020 National Rounds Played
Play increases continued in October, with the national rounds total jumping by 32.2% over a year ago. The industry is now 10.8% ahead of last year’s pace despite losing 20…
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Who’s More “Into” Golf?
Since operational restrictions were lifted on golf courses in late spring, play has been up nationwide. And it makes sense, as golf has offered a safe, healthy, outdoor pursuit while…
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U.S. Facility Financial Health Update
Back in 2009, towards the end of the Great Recession, we surveyed U.S. golf courses and clubs regarding their financial health. We did it again in 2016 to see how…
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Golf Industry Momentum
As golf has enjoyed a nationwide resurgence in play and purchases amid the pandemic, NGF researchers have chronicled the increases in rounds and equipment sales. But beyond golf courses and…
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As the only trade organization to work with every sector within the golf industry, the National Golf Foundation is well-represented in the Golf Inc.’s 2020 list of the 25 Most…
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After September Surge, Rounds +8.7% Year-to-Date
It’s been said that “Autumn is golf’s best season.” This year it could literally be true. September rounds jumped almost a 26% versus a year ago, according to Golf Datatech.…
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NGF New Members – October 2020
The NGF is excited to welcome the newest members of our community, a diverse group that spans all sectors of the golf industry. These businesses and individuals share our common…
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"Following the recent report that the golf industry drove $84.1 billion in economic activity in the United States in 2016, an increase of 22.1 percent since 2011, the National Golf Foundation offered more modestly encouraging numbers about the health of the game with Tuesday’s release of its annual Golf Industry Report..."
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"The National Golf Foundation's latest list of the Top 100 businesses in golf... is a deep dive into a diverse group of leading companies, organizations and associations that span a multitude of verticals within the $84 billion golf industry."
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"...According to a report from the National Golf Foundation, roughly 51% of Topgolf guests in 2017 were people who had never played traditional golf.
Of these non-golfers, 75% said they were interested in playing traditional golf after visiting a Topgolf location..."
