Course Openings That Bucked the Trend
It’s undeniable there have been more golf course closures than openings in the U.S. over the past 13 years. But do you realize that more than 720 golf courses have opened around the country during that period? That total, during what’s looked at as a “down period” for the industry, is more than the entire golf course supply in nations such as Scotland, Ireland, Spain and South Africa.
New Golf Courses for 2019
A new year is a time for optimism and to look forward to what’s to come in the months ahead. The NGF’s facility database shows at least 18 U.S. facilities are scheduled to open either 9- or 18-hole courses this year. Here are some of the notable openings scheduled for 2019.
Destination Golf
In an era when land is becoming increasingly valuable near major metropolitan centers, many golfers are eager to get off the beaten path to find great golf. Here’s a look at how some of these destination properties have found success.
Texas Opens First New Public Golf Course in Six Years
Kissing Tree Golf Club in the Texas Hill Country of San Marcos is the state’s first brand new 18-hole public course in six years. It’s also just the second new 18-hole course to open this year in the United States.
In the Pipeline: What’s New and Next for U.S. Golf Courses Under Construction
There are places in this world where the length of the journey is quickly overshadowed by the reward of the destination.
Golf’s Impact on Worldwide Development and the Global Economy
Golf is now played in more than 200 countries around the world, with courses emerging in far-flung outposts.
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