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How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
Every U.S. state aside from Alaska has more than 40 golf courses, and almost two-thirds have at least 175. Florida has the most by a long shot; how many countries have more? Which well-supplied state has the highest proportion of public golf? Which state has the most golfers per public course -- and thus the fiercest competition for tee times?
How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
Golf Supply Update: More Openings, Fewer Closings
Golf course closures last year came in at their lowest figure in almost two decades, resulting in less than a 1% reduction in overall U.S. supply. Here’s a bit more context, as the closure of golf courses is a topic of frequent interest… and frequent misinterpretation.
Golf Supply Update: More Openings, Fewer Closings
Get the full accounting on U.S. golf courses and facilities through year-end 2023
New Golf Facilities in the U.S. Report Now Available
The newest member reports on golf supply in the U.S. are now available, including a comprehensive 46-page dive into the world's best supplied-golf market. As a complement to this annual report is a one-page summary overview of golf facility supply in the U.S. Click here to access and download.
New Golf Facilities in the U.S. Report Now Available

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