3-Minute Business Insights
The peak-season, summer months of June, July and August are disproportionately important for the golf industry -- a make-or-break period for most golf facilities. This summer, the industry climbed out of the hole that Mother Nature dug early in the year.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Participation
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
An Inside Look at the Golf Management Space
The evolution and growth of MCOs in the U.S. golf market
Topics: Course Owners, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
An Update on the Golf Management Space
More than one in seven U.S. golf facilities are now being managed by an MCO, or multi-course operator. It's a market penetration that's risen 18% in the past decade-plus.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Management
June, July Rebound Suggest Rounds Retention
Play continues to trend ahead of recent pre-pandemic years
After strong play totals in June and July, YTD play entering August was trailing the record pace of 2021 by only 4%. And there are clear signs of retaining recent gains.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Golfers
8 best practices to help your business
The past several years have been generally very positive for golf operators, thanks to the "Covid boom." But how should we be improving the customer experience to ensure we're prepared and positioned for the future?
Topics: Economy, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses
Each time a recession looms, the question arises, “Is Golf Recession Proof?” Perhaps a more important question, however, is what can golf do to prepare for the next inevitable recession?
Topics: Economy, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Topics: Facilities, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Investment, Reconstruction
The downward trend in U.S. golf course closures that began in 2020 has continued into its third year. Where could it go from here?
Topics: Closures, Facilities, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
The latest monthly rounds played report it out and shows a 10% decline in play year-to-date. Is it a sign that golf’s pandemic dividend is eroding?
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Less favorable weather in several notable regions hampers early-season play
April rounds were down on a national level, but in several well-supplied regions it’s a change that operators attribute largely to unfavorable golf weather.
Topics: Facilities, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Golfers, Rounds Played
