Summary of Golf Instruction in the U.S.
Summary of Golf Instruction in the U.S.
2026 Edition

This one-page summary of golf instruction provides estimates on the number of golfers who have taken a golf lesson in the past year and how that compares to both the recent pre-pandemic era and two decades ago. Also featured is the total number of estimated lessons taken in 2025 and the proportion of lesson-takers who work with a certified PGA professional.

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