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…

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to look back, look ahead, and examine the appetite for green-grass golf.

As 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.?

After 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?

With 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.

Rounds 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.