Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
In an era when golf course closures far outweigh new openings – a market correction that’s the result of oversupply in the industry coupled with a strong demand for real estate -- here's a look at facilities that have escaped the chopping block. From the posh Wynn Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip to a 9-hole layout in Nebraska that costs just $9 to walk on weekdays.
Topics: Closures, Course Owners, Economy, Facilities, Facility Operations
NGF research shows that 50% of golfers express some interest in playing golf at night. Could a lighted course be an option for some operators?
Topics: Course Owners, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Management
Topics: Course Owners, Economy, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses
There was a 31% decline in 18HEQ course closures in 2020, the largest drop on record. Could golf be approaching the end of its 15-year market correction?
Topics: Closures, Course Closures, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest
After the coronavirus struck in 2020, spring shutdowns gave way to an unprecedented summer and fall in terms of play, golfer introductions and reintroductions, and robust, late-season spending.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Engagement, Facilities, General Interest, Golf Courses
October rounds were up 32.2% nationally year-over-year, another record-setting increase for 2020 play.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Golf Courses, Golfers, Research
September rounds played continued the summer momentum nationwide.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses
In 2009 and 2016, roughly a quarter of U.S. public golf courses admitted to being in bad shape, financially. Here's where things stand now, public and private.
Topics: Closures, Economy, Facilities, Facility Operations, General Interest
Closing out the summer of 2020, August rounds played set a new standard for the biggest increase in a peak season month.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers
Rounds of golf were up almost 20% nationwide in July, helping the industry continue its comeback after losing 20 million spring rounds due to the coronavirus.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers
As the coronavirus raged on, three out of four golf travelers (76%) say they're willing to drive more than four hours each way for a golf getaway,
Topics: Consumer Spending, Economy, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations
With more than half of U.S. golf courses shut down for most of April, national rounds played were down 42% during the month compared to a year ago.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers
