8 Numbers to Know: Participation Segments

In addition to the annual Golf Participation in the U.S. Report, members can access one-page summary reports focused on various participation segments. Here’s a sampling: 8 notable golf participation datapoints across various groups.

What does search engine data for golf from 2022 tell us about 2023 and beyond?

Thanks to less-than-favorable golf weather in many parts of the country, November rounds were down notably compared to a year ago.

New On-Ramps Help Boost Golf Participation

Looking broadly at the game’s evolution and its overall participant base, the total number of on- and off-course golfers in the U.S. has risen to record levels because of the emergence and continued growth of non-traditional forms of the game.

August of 2022 yielded the third straight peak-season month of year-over-year play increases at U.S. golf courses.  

The Differentiation in Golfer Age Groups

The meaningful differences between age cohorts can be of particular relevance and importance for those in the golf business, helping to understand the wants, needs and motivations of customers.