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Golf’s Growth Era – The Road to 50 Million Golfers
There was a time not so long ago when the question was “Why doesn’t golf grow?” Today, the industry is experiencing a resurgence that would have been difficult to predict.
Golf’s Growth Era – The Road to 50 Million Golfers
10-year change in type of engagement
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation
10-year, overall engagement
Female Golf Participation Trend
Female Golf Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
Junior Golf Participation Trend
Junior Golf Participation Trend
Fairways of Life: Greg Details Golf’s Participation Gains
Greg joins Matt Adams and Fairways of Life from the PGA Show floor to detail golf participation numbers in the United States. Spoiler: golf popularity is still on the rise after 2025.
Fairways of Life: Greg Details Golf’s Participation Gains
Golf’s State-of-Industry In 3 Minutes
Momentum across the recreational side of the U.S. golf industry remained broadly positive in 2025. Indicators continue to point to sustainability in both participation and play amid a recalibrated, higher baseline for the game – perspective that’s highlighted in NGF’s annual Golf Industry Report.
Golf’s State-of-Industry In 3 Minutes

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