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NGF’s Bi-Weekly Golf Business Perspective

Team Golf

September 21, 2023

About 90% of Core golfers tell us they’ve played “team golf” at some point. But with the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup being played back-to-back and highlighting the game’s unique camaraderie, should golf have more team play opportunities?

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Team Golf
Golf Course Supply: No Boom, But Better

Golf Course Supply: No Boom, But Better

September 7, 2023

When it comes to traditional, new golf courses, what’s being built today is different than during the development boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Here’s how.

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Perceptions of Golf

Perceptions of Golf

August 24, 2023

Golf has a more favorable narrative going for it recently, for a variety of reasons. And that shift has a positive effect on perceptions of the game.

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The Largest-Growing Sport in America

The Largest-Growing Sport in America

August 10, 2023

How has the increase in off-course golf offerings and access impacted the traditional game? It’s conceivable that neither the pre-pandemic stability nor post-pandemic growth we’ve enjoyed in green grass participation happen without the catalytic effects of the “grassless” game.

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Midyear Update: New Normal?

Midyear Update: New Normal?

July 27, 2023

After three straight months of meaningful YOY gains in rounds, is it fair to assume we’re in the midst of a “new normal” when it comes to golf engagement?

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Midyear Update: U.S. and Worldwide Course Supply

Midyear Update: U.S. and Worldwide Course Supply

July 13, 2023

Golf has remarkable geographic spread, with at least one course in 83% of countries and territories worldwide. In fact, there are more golf courses globally than Starbucks locations.

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Golf’s Ultimate Discretionary Expense?

Golf’s Ultimate Discretionary Expense?

June 29, 2023

Golf-related travel and tourism comprises the second largest sector of the U.S. golf economy. It’s also perhaps the ultimate discretionary expense and expression of demand for the game.

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