Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
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?
In Their Words
PGA Tour Superstore President and CEO Dick Sullivan on an unprecedented 2020 for the golf industry and expectations for 2021.
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.
With many existing golfers playing more frequently in 2020, what do they say about their interest in the game compared to previous years?
Read about what some of the best-known golf industry executives have to say about 2020 and how the CoVid pandemic affected their companies.
General Interest
September saw the biggest monthly jump in rounds all year, up almost 26% versus a year ago, moving the industry to +9% nationally over a year ago.
September rounds played continued the summer momentum nationwide.
Closing out the summer of 2020, August rounds played set a new standard for the biggest increase in a peak season month.
