3-Minute Business Insights
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
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
Assessing the state of the golf industry in 2023 reveals increases in participation and play, a healthier balance between the number of golfers and courses, and an evolution of a traditional game that’s positively affecting golf demand. Read more...
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golfers, Graffis Report
The pandemic era uptick in golf popularity and play has meant some property owners and visionaries are actively building golf courses – much more so than a decade ago or so. This development looks quite different than it did during the boom era of golf course construction, however.
Topics: Construction, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
New golf course construction has been on an upswing since the pandemic. NGF's database team is currently tracking more than 100 new course projects under construction or in planning.
Topics: Construction, Development, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest
While November, on a national level, is a low-volume month with rounds largely dependent on golf-friendly weather and seasonality in many parts of the country, it saw the second-biggest YOY jump of any month in 2023.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to look back, look ahead, and examine the appetite for green-grass golf.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golfers
Examining Rounds Sustainability
Interest, intent, pandemic play trends, and price increases
Here’s what the latest Core golfer surveys reveal about “itch” and intent to play, trends in post-pandemic rounds growth, and potential obstacles to future play – including full tee sheets and rising green fees.
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Golfers
Rounds of golf in October were relatively flat on a national level compared to a year ago, with the biggest fluctuations in northern parts of the country most significantly affected by seasonality and fall weather impacts.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Participation
Golf is experiencing a fashion movement. And yet an interesting disconnect remains between the dress code perspective of the golfer – and perhaps as notably, the non-golfer – and those who operate golf courses.
Topics: Apparel, Dress Code, Engagement, Facility Operations, General Interest
