NGF’s 2025 Golf Facilities in the U.S. Report – Now Available

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NGF's 2025 Golf Facilities in the U.S. Report - Now Available

Key year-end data on the world's best-supplied golf market

This comprehensive annual member report provides an in-depth overview of golf facility supply in the U.S. -- from historical trends in the number of golf facilities to detailed information on total supply by state and region, Top 10 lists by state supply, a facility health update, a breakdown of supply by facility type, golf courses in-planning and under construction, the latest on openings and closures, and much more.

Topics: Development, Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, General Interest

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Golf’s Course Correction Is Over

U.S. golf course development and investment in existing faciltiies are up, including an increased number of renovations, reconstructions, and resurrections. Meanwhile, the number of annual course closures has decreased for five straight years, with the 2024 total dipping to its lowest levels in two decades. The result is a supply stability that has legs.

Topics: Closures, Construction, Development, Facilities, Facility Supply

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How Much is New Golf Course Development Up?

Three U.S. states are leading the way in new golf course construction projects

As participation and play enjoy well-chronicled jumps during golf’s post-pandemic renaissance, what is the impact on golf facility development? Here is a snapshot of the new golf projects NGF's database team is tracking entering 2025.

Topics: Construction, Development, Facilities, Facility Supply, Golf Courses

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Is Golf Real Estate Booming?

Golf course living, in general, is enjoying a rebound like the game itself in the post-pandemic era. And golf-related real estate is a topic we’re asked about frequently and a subject our consulting team addresses regularly with developers and municipal planning boards or other authorities.

Topics: Construction, Development, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest

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Assessing Golf's Real Estate Market in the U.S.

Golf real estate trends, economic impact and the best-supplied U.S. markets

The direct economic impact of golf real estate is almost $15 billion in the U.S., which has nearly 3,200 golf communities in total. And the opportunity to live in active, outdoor communities (especially those with golf courses) has only gained favor in post-pandemic years, amplified by remote work options.

Topics: Construction, Development, Economy, Facilities, Facility Supply

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The Surge's Impact on the Private Side of Golf

Amid the recent increases in play and participation nationwide, what's happening on the private side of the game? This NGF member-exclusive examines supply and demand changes when it comes to private clubs, as well as the overindexing of private course development.

Topics: Development, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses

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Unique Golf Course Re-Opens After 20-Year Closure

9-hole community course has sand greens and is free to play

Thanks to the support of locals, golf is back as a recreational amenity for this tiny town in rural North Dakota, with a free-to-play Par 3 course that has some of the most unusual greens in the golf world.

Topics: Development, Engagement, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities

Midyear Update: Worldwide Golf Course Development

There are hundreds of new golf courses in varying stages of development around the world, with over half of those in the pipeline within the U.S. So, which other countries are especially active in the world of golf course construction?

Topics: Closures, Construction, Development, Facilities, Facility Supply