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Full Shots
NGF research shows that 50% of golfers express some interest in playing golf at night. Could a lighted course be an option for some operators?
Topics: Course Owners, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Management
In Their Words
PGA Tour Superstore President and CEO Dick Sullivan on an unprecedented 2020 for the golf industry and expectations for 2021.
Topics: Economy, Golf Apparel, Golf Clubs, Golf Retail, Interviews
Golf's on-course momentum from 2020 carried into 2021. Here's a look at how much play was up nationwide in the first month of the year.
Topics: Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Participation, Rounds Played
November rounds of golf were up almost 57% nationally over a year ago, continuing an upward trend since coronavirus restrictions on golf operations were lifted.
Topics: Engagement, Golf Courses, Golfers, Rounds Played
October rounds were up 32.2% nationally year-over-year, another record-setting increase for 2020 play.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Golf Courses, Golfers, Research
With many existing golfers playing more frequently in 2020, what do they say about their interest in the game compared to previous years?
Read about what some of the best-known golf industry executives have to say about 2020 and how the CoVid pandemic affected their companies.
General Interest
September saw the biggest monthly jump in rounds all year, up almost 26% versus a year ago, moving the industry to +9% nationally over a year ago.
September rounds played continued the summer momentum nationwide.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses
Closing out the summer of 2020, August rounds played set a new standard for the biggest increase in a peak season month.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers
Rounds of golf were up almost 20% nationwide in July, helping the industry continue its comeback after losing 20 million spring rounds due to the coronavirus.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers
