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New South Carolina Golf Project Bucks Course Development Trend

South Carolina has seen a number of private clubs open in recent years -- Broomsedge, Old Barnwell and The Tree Farm among them -- and more are on the way.…

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Golf’s Growth Era – The Road to 50 Million Golfers

There was a time not so long ago when the question was “Why doesn’t golf grow?” Today, the industry is experiencing a resurgence that would have been difficult to predict.

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Member Participation Update: Record Momentum Continues

This member research complements NGF's annual Golf Participation in the U.S. Report, providing the latest data on golf participation — from changes in traditional green-grass participation to detailed information on…

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This one-page summary of consumer engagement in golf looks at participation figures from 2019 through 2025, including an overview on on- and off-course golfers and on segments such as beginners,…

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This annual summary through year-end 2025 provides the latest data on golf participation — both traditional on-course golfers and those who engage with golf away from the course. The report…

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January 2026 National Rounds Played

January 2026 saw the biggest year-over-year jump in rounds of golf played since 2021.

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