Fortnight
NGF’s Bi-Weekly Golf Business Perspective
A 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 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.
Read MoreWhat’s Next After Standout Summer?
October 5, 2023As golf demand continues to remain strong, how does play through the end of summer stack up versus recent pre-pandemic years? And compared to 2021, which saw record levels of play throughout the U.S.?
Read MoreMidyear Update: New Normal?
July 27, 2023After three straight months of meaningful YOY gains in rounds, is it fair to assume we’re in the midst of a “new normal” when it comes to golf engagement?
Read MoreQ1 Rounds Played: Demand Continues to Hold
May 4, 2023With the first quarter of 2023 in the books, it appears the pandemic demand surge continues to hold. But the most critical months for rounds are ahead.
Read More2022 Rounds Played Wrap Up: Weather Takes Its Toll
February 9, 2023Rounds of golf played nationally in 2022 didn’t measure up to the record-setting totals of 2021. Weather played a role in the downturn, especially in the shoulder months of this past year.
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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.
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