Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
Rounds rebound after slow start to the year in January
On a national level, February was the third-warmest on record. More than a dozen states had one of their three-warmest Februarys ever, particularly in parts of the Midwest that typically see golf courses still closed over the first few months of the year.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, General Interest, Golf Courses
Topics: Engagement, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golfers, Participation
January play got off to a sluggish start compared a year ago, as colder temperatures contributed to rounds declines in six of eight regions.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Examining 'Pandemic Era' On-Course Participation Changes
2024 Golf Participation in the U.S. report now available for NGF members
The 2024 Participation Report is out, featuring the latest year-end 2023 data on various segments and age groups, along with information on off-course only participants, interest in the game among non-golfers, and much more.
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Off-course Participation, Participation
Female Golf Participation: 10-Year Trend
Topics: Engagement, Female, Female Participation, General Interest, Girls
People of Color Participation - 10-Year Trend
Topics: Asian, Black, Engagement, Golfers, Hispanic
Junior Golf Participation - 10-Year Trend
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Junior Golf, Juniors, Off-course Participation
Golf Participation Update -- Bigger, Younger and Cooler
The number of on-course golfers has now increased for six straight years, but also notable is that the demographic makeup of the base is changing — albeit gradually in a sport with over 26 million Americans who play recreationally.
Topics: Beginners, Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Grow The Game
Latent Demand for On-Course Golf
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Latent Demand, Research
Golf's Total Reach in the U.S.
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Participation, Reach, Research
Golf Participation (Total) vs Other Popular U.S. Sports
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Off-course Participation, Participation
