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Which Way is Municipal Golf Going?
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.
Which Way is Municipal Golf Going?
Rounds rebound after slow start to the year in January
February 2024 National Rounds Played
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.
February 2024 National Rounds Played
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
This state is #1 for public golf... and it's not Florida or California
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
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.
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
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?
New U.S. Golf Course Projects - by State
New U.S. Golf Course Projects - by State
New U.S. Golf Course Projects - by State
Tracking Recent Par 3 Course Development
Tracking Recent Par 3 Course Development
Tracking Recent Par 3 Course Development
U.S. Facility Supply - Number of Holes
U.S. Facility Supply - Number of Holes
U.S. Facility Supply - Number of Holes
U.S. Golf Supply Trend
U.S. Golf Supply Trend
U.S. Golf Supply Trend
Most Municipal Golf Courses by State
Most Municipal Golf Courses by State
Most Municipal Golf Courses by State
U.S. States with the Most Golf Resorts
U.S. States with the Most Golf Resorts
U.S. States with the Most Golf Resorts
States with the Highest Proportion of Public Golf
States with the Highest Proportion of Public Golf
States with the Highest Proportion of Public Golf

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