Fortnight
NGF’s Bi-Weekly Golf Business Perspective
How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
March 14, 2024Every U.S. state aside from Alaska has more than 40 golf courses, and almost two-thirds have at least 175. Florida has the most by a long shot; how many countries have more? Which well-supplied state has the highest proportion of public golf? Which state has the most golfers per public course — and thus the fiercest competition for tee times?
Read MoreGolf Supply Update: More Openings, Fewer Closings
February 29, 2024Golf course closures last year came in at their lowest figure in almost two decades, resulting in less than a 1% reduction in overall U.S. supply. Here’s a bit more context, as the closure of golf courses is a topic of frequent interest… and frequent misinterpretation.
Read MoreGolf Participation Update — Bigger, Younger and Cooler
February 15, 2024The number of on-course golfers has now increased for six straight years, but also notable is that the demographic makeup of the base is changing — albeit gradually in a sport with over 26 million Americans who play recreationally.
Read MoreA Record for U.S. Rounds?
February 1, 2024Thanks to one final late-season surge in December – which incidentally was the warmest ever in the U.S. – play levels at U.S. golf courses finished in uncharted territory in 2023.
Read MoreGolf’s State-of-Industry in 3 Minutes
January 18, 2024Assessing the state of the golf industry in 2023 reveals increases in participation and play, a healthier balance between the number of golfers and courses, and an evolution of a traditional game that’s positively affecting golf demand. Read more…
Read MoreA Developing Situation
December 28, 2023New golf course construction has been on an upswing since the pandemic. NGF’s database team is currently tracking more than 100 new course projects under construction or in planning.
Read MoreAmerica’s Appetite for Green Grass
December 14, 2023As 2023 draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to look back, look ahead, and examine the appetite for green-grass golf.
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Whether you’re the head planner of your upcoming buddies golf trip or simply along for the ride, we’ve gathered a few easy ways to keep everyone in your group happy.
Read More...As humans, we see our primary care physician on a regular basis to proactively evaluate our vital signs. Likewise, a superintendent should perform frequent diagnostic testing on their golf course.
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