Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
Troon President & CEO Tim Schantz discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the golf industry, investment and opportunity in golf, and the continued growth at Troon.
The 2021 first-half momentum for golf equipment sales carries over from second half of 2020. Is it better than 2019?
The question for April 2021 wasn’t whether rounds played would be up, it was how much they'd be up over a year ago.
The number of off-course golf participants and off-course venues continues to grow, from golf entertainment facilities like Topgolf, Drive Shack and BigShots to commercial simulator locations popping up around the country. So, how big can the off-course golf market get?
February rounds were down 4.7% nationwide compared to a year ago, when play for the month had been up 19% before the pandemic hit the U.S.
In an era when golf course closures far outweigh new openings – a market correction that’s the result of oversupply in the industry coupled with a strong demand for real estate -- here's a look at facilities that have escaped the chopping block. From the posh Wynn Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip to a 9-hole layout in Nebraska that costs just $9 to walk on weekdays.
NGF research shows that 50% of golfers express some interest in playing golf at night. Could a lighted course be an option for some operators?
Golf's on-course momentum from 2020 carried into 2021. Here's a look at how much play was up nationwide in the first month of the year.
November rounds of golf were up almost 57% nationally over a year ago, continuing an upward trend since coronavirus restrictions on golf operations were lifted.
October rounds were up 32.2% nationally year-over-year, another record-setting increase for 2020 play.
September rounds played continued the summer momentum nationwide.
