Breaking Down Barriers to Golf Participation
The biggest obstacles to golf participation remain cost, time, concern about ability and a lack of people to play with. Here’s what some facility operators are doing to break down participation barriers.
Ted Eleftheriou Joins NGF as VP of Player Development & Engagement
Ted Eleftheriou has joined the NGF as VP of Player Development & Engagement and will lead efforts to reconnect with the organization’s player development roots. Eleftheriou spent the previous five years as the PGA of America’s Director of Program Development.
NGF Research Snapshot: Professional Golf Instruction
The NGF’s latest research infographic looks at the size and scope of the golf instruction market and examines how avidity influences the likelihood of taking lessons.
Parlaying Passion Into a Golf Career
The founder and CEO of GOLFTEC, Joe Assell offers insights on building a successful golf business and advice to entrepreneurs looking to turn their passion into a career in the golf industry. Assell writes about hurdles, confidence, validation and his business philosophy.
Driving Revenues with New Approaches
With the success of Topgolf and the increasing consumption of golf in non-traditional formats, many golf course operators are seeking ways to re-create the atmosphere and excitement that these off-course venues provide. Here’s a closer look inside one example that’s engaging more customers while beefing up the bottom line.
Take Action, Invite Her to The Course
NGF research finds that nearly 30% of non-golfing women are interested in picking up the sport in the immediate future. Jane Geddes, the chairperson for WE ARE GOLF’s Women’s Task Force, on the industry’s #inviteHER initiative.
Giving Back to Golf
PGA TOUR Superstore has one of the strongest trajectories in the game, with plans to hit 50 locations by 2020. The company is also focusing on introducing more people to the game, increasing participation and enhancing engagement.
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