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NGF’s Bi-Weekly Golf Business Perspective

How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?

March 14, 2024

Every 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?

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How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
Golf Supply Update: More Openings, Fewer Closings

Golf Supply Update: More Openings, Fewer Closings

February 29, 2024

Golf 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.

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Golf Participation Update — Bigger, Younger and Cooler

Golf Participation Update — Bigger, Younger and Cooler

February 15, 2024

The 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.

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A Record for U.S. Rounds?

A Record for U.S. Rounds?

February 1, 2024

Thanks 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.

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Golf’s State-of-Industry in 3 Minutes

Golf’s State-of-Industry in 3 Minutes

January 18, 2024

Assessing 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…

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A Developing Situation

A Developing Situation

December 28, 2023

New 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.

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America’s Appetite for Green Grass

America’s Appetite for Green Grass

December 14, 2023

As 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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