Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
Strong spring start in northern climes lead to spikes in play
March rounds see biggest national jump since the 2021 rebound that followed 2020's pandemic lockdowns
Topics: Facility Operations, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Participation
As the unofficial kickoff for the golf season, Masters Tournament week is an ideal time to take (and report on) the pulse of the golf consumer. More than 123 million Americans consumed golf in some fashion in 2023, a reach that's up significantly in recent years.
Topics: Engagement, Fortnight, General Interest, Golfers, Research
Municipal golf is not facing an existential threat. In fact, it surprises some to learn that the number of municipal courses nationwide has actually increased over the last decade. This gain stands in contrast to broader U.S. supply reductions and the challenges 'muni golf' encounters in some areas.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
Is Golf Really Experiencing a 'Munissance'?
Numbers to know - from openings and closings to conversions and resurrections
Municipal golf is in a unique place. On one hand, there are high-profile examples of popular muni facilities on the proverbial chopping block due to land values. On the other, there are well-backed efforts to preserve and restore some of the game's most historic properties. Municipal facilities are typically where golf is most affordable and accessible to people of all demographics, and there's greater attention on their impact today given the sport's renaissance.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
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
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
This state is #1 for public golf... and it's not Florida or California
Want to know more about the number of golfers in a particular state, or the proportion of public to private golf? Looking for information about municipal golf facilities, Par 3 courses, residential golf properties or resorts? NGF’s 1-page state profiles provide key supply and demand data at your fingertips.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
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?
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Courses By State
Number of Golfers per Public Course - by State
Topics: Engagement, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golfers, Participation
On-Course Golfers by State
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Participation, Research
Tracking Recent Par 3 Course Development
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Par 3
U.S. Golf Supply Trend
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
