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Personal Perspective from NGF President & CEO Greg Nathan

Greg Nathan became president and CEO of National Golf Foundation in January 2024, succeeding industry legend Joe Beditz.

Nathan joined the NGF in 2007 and works closely with the CEOs and leadership teams from companies in every sector, and is one of the foremost speakers on the state of the golf industry. Golf businesses value Nathan’s insightful perspective, broad and deep category knowledge, and a network of contacts that could challenge Kevin Bacon for degrees of separation. Nathan has been recognized the past two years by Golf Inc. Magazine as one of the 25 Most Powerful People in Golf.

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In The News

Greg Sits Down With The Fried Egg’s ‘Designing Golf’ Podcast

Greg joins The Fried Egg's 'Designing Golf' podcast to take stock of the U.S. golf course industry.

Greg Goes Inside the Numbers in Golf Inc. Q&A

Greg Nathan sits down with Golf Inc. for an in-depth industry Q&A, discussing health metrics, growth opportunities, the sustainability of golf's resurgence, emerging technologies and more.

Greg Joins Barstool Boys to Talk Golf’s ‘Boom’ on the Fore Play Podcast

Greg Nathan, CEO of the National Golf Foundation, joins the Barstool Sports guys to break down the unprecedented growth of golf -- from skyrocketing participation and new player demographics to the evolution of how the game is played and experienced.

Greg Nathan Joins The Hackers Paradise Off Course Podcast

Greg Nathan sits down with host Dan Edwards on episode 264 of the Off Course podcast from The Hackers Paradise to discuss the NGF’s mission and golf's evolution over the last 20 years.

Greg Discusses ‘Radical Hospitality’ on Syngenta’s Changing the Business of Golf Podcast

Greg joins Syngenta's Changing the Business of Golf podcast to discuss the critical changes golf clubs and courses can make to boost customer retention and reposition the game as a more accessible, growth-oriented sport.

Greg Nathan Talks Golf Industry Journey on The Golf Guy Podcast

After having been a competitive tennis player as a junior, NGF's Greg Nathan decided in his early 20’s that he wanted to have a career in golf. In this 2025 episode of the Larry The Golf Guy podcast, Greg talks about the remarkable journey he pursued to reach this goal, starting at the SI Golf Group and ultimately rising to become President & CEO of the NGF.

NGF’s Nathan Among Golf Inc.’s Most Powerful Industry Leaders

NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan, who in 2024 succeeded Joe Beditz in overseeing the organization on a day-to-day basis, is among 25 industry leaders recognized by Golf Inc. among the Most Powerful People in Golf. Nathan is one of two first-timers to join the list.

Golfdom Talks Graffis Report With Greg Nathan

Greg sits down with Golfdom for a Q&A on the Graffis Report, providing a state-of-industry overview, discusses "generational positivity," and detailing why its a great time to be in the golf business.

Golf Talk Live Interview with NGF’s Greg Nathan

In this compelling Golf Talk Live podcast (March 2025), Greg explores the evolving landscape of golf and the diverse ways enthusiasts engage with the sport today, providing a deeper understanding of the current state and future direction of the game.

Golfweek: 10 Questions with NGF's Greg Nathan

During the week of the PGA Merchandise Show, Golfweek’s Adam Schupak conducted a Q&A with Greg on a number of topics pertaining to the golf business and to get a better sense of what we can expect for the industry in 2025.

Greg reflects on Year 1 as CEO, discusses whether the momentum around recreational golf is sustainable, reflects on golf’s improving image, and touches on some of the places the industry needs to evolve and improve.

Greg's Bio

Greg Nathan

President and Chief Executive Officer

Greg Nathan has been the President and CEO of National Golf Foundation since January 2024, when he succeeded industry legend and longtime mentor Joe Beditz.

Nathan joined the NGF in 2007 and works closely with the CEOs and leadership teams from companies in every sector and is one of the foremost speakers on the state of the golf industry. Golf businesses value Nathan’s insightful perspective, broad and deep category knowledge, and a network of contacts that could challenge Kevin Bacon for degrees of separation.

Nathan has been recognized by Golf Inc. multiple times as one of the 25 Most Powerful People in Golf.

Prior to NGF, Greg was a marketing and brand executive with GOLF Magazine/GOLF.com and a Madison Avenue ad agency suit. Greg knew in his early 20s that he wanted to work in golf… and his passion led him to his “needle in a haystack” position at the NGF. He’s made it his life’s work to figure out how many golf businesses he can help.

Greg loves playing the game, and is a full-blown architecture nerd and GOLF Magazine course panelist who has played more than 80 of the Top 100 Courses in the U.S. Greg grew up in White Plains, NY and graduated Lehigh University with a B.S. in Economics. His foursome includes wife Alyson, son Jack and daughter Bailey and he lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Fun Facts

Favorite Sports Movie?

Easy answer... Caddyshack

Best Shot?

Glad you asked!

https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/12/14/golf-industry-veteran-hole-in-one-par-4-bill-murray/

Dream Foursome

Mark Messier, Arnold Palmer, Dennis Bergkamp and Jerry Garcia... since I'm playing... it's a fivesome!

Favorite Course(s)

Final round of my life: Cypress Point
Play only one course for the rest of my life: National Golf Links of America
The ultimate design: Pine Valley

Bucket List Course You Can't Believe You Haven't Played Yet?

Augusta National