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Reviewing Retail: A Mid-Year Look
Is June a turning point for golf retail as Father's Day and the U.S. Open intersect?
U.S. consumers are being more financially cautious, according to McKinsey, so what does this mean for golf retailers?
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Amid the Covid-driven changes throughout the golf industry, one of the participation segments seeing the most significant growth is one that makes up just over half the U.S. population.
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April play was up nationally compared to a year ago thanks to more favorable golf weather in a number of golf-rich Northern states.
While rounds on a national level are relatively level year-over-year, there's been some significant swings based on geography... and weather.
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Play on a national level was relatively stable for March 2023, a normalization for what's been one of the most inconsistent months for U.S. rounds in recent years.
Tracking "Resurrections" - Closed Courses Get New Life
New golf course openings in the U.S. remain limited, averaging about 13 over the past decade. But the number of “new-to-you” properties in the U.S. market is considerably higher when considering renovations, reconstructions and another category: “resurrections,” or closed courses given new life.
Despite significant weather-related swings in a number of golf-rich regions, February play was down only minimally compared to a year ago.
State-by-State Golf Reports Available
One-page state level overviews on supply and demand, rounds played and more
NGF Member Exclusive: state-level snapshots of golfers, golf courses, rounds played, price point, facility types and the estimated economic impact of the golf business.
Golf Supply Reports Now Available
5 Numbers to Know About U.S. Golf Course Supply
The latest industry data points on the U.S. golf market -- from course openings and closures to total supply, facility health, municipal golf, short courses and more.
Play gets off to a stronger start than in 2022
Several regions in the Frostbelt saw far less snow than January of 2022, yielding more playable days and a boost in play to kick off the year.
8 Numbers to Know: Participation Segments
Golfer overviews, from beginners to Baby Boomers
In addition to the annual Golf Participation in the U.S. Report, members can access one-page summary reports focused on various participation segments. Here's a sampling: 8 notable golf participation datapoints across various groups.
Colder temps across U.S. lead to decrease in play to close out year
One year after an unseasonably warm December yielded strong end-of-year play totals, national rounds to close out the final month of 2022 saw a fairly significant year-over-year drop. Find out how much:
