March 2018
How Technology is Changing a Traditional Game
From Topgolf, Toptracer and Trackman to Arccos and 18Birdies, technology is helping golfers improve and have more fun.
NGF’s Golf by Region
Do you know which spot in the Northeast ranks fifth nationwide in golf course supply per capita? The NGF database has a wealth of information beyond the number of courses in a given region — from the number of golfing households and golfers to annual rounds-played projections.
NGF’s New Golf Industry Report to be Released in May
The NGF’s new Golf Industry Report – a comprehensive state-of-the-industry overview – is scheduled for a May 2 release at the NGF’s annual Golf Business Symposium.
National Golf Day Set for April 25
The 11th annual National Golf Day 2018 is scheduled for April 25, as industry leaders meet with members of Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies to discuss the more than 15,000 diverse businesses involved with golf, two million jobs impacted, and topics such as tax revenue creation and tourism value.
January 2018 National Rounds Played
National rounds played were down 5.4% in January 2018 compared to the same period a year ago. Like other winter months, January accounts for only about 3% of annual rounds, thus its impact on total annual rounds is relatively negligible.
