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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.