Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
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
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
Golf Participation (Total) vs Other Popular U.S. Sports
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Off-course Participation, Participation
2003 Rounds Played vs Recent Years
Topics: Engagement, Facility Operations, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Annual U.S. Rounds Played
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Pandemic Golfer Gains by Gender
Topics: Female, Female Participation, General Interest, Girls, Golfers
A Record for U.S. Rounds?
Thanks to one final late-season surge in December – which incidentally was the warmest ever in the U.S. – play levels at U.S. golf courses finished in uncharted territory in 2023.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
'Pandemic Era' Golfer Growth Segments (On-Course)
Topics: 65+, Diversity, Engagement, General Interest, Golfers
Looking Back / Looking Ahead
2023 was a very positive year for the golf business. The professional game has a way of dominating the media narrative on golf – and there was no shortage of passionate opinion in the coverage of competing tours and distance regulation. However, the recreational side of the game might actually be the bigger story, thriving with a continued resurgence not seen in decades.
Topics: Economy, Engagement, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golfers
Year is capped by biggest jump for any month in 2023
Play climbed to record levels in 2023 as December rounds finished with a late surge.
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Golfers
NGF's annual golf industry report is now available for member download.
Topics: Economy, Facilities, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
