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Greg Discusses ‘Radical Hospitality’ on Syngenta’s Changing the Business of Golf Podcast
Greg joins Syngenta's Changing the Business of Golf podcast to discuss the critical changes golf clubs and courses can make to boost customer retention and reposition the game as a more accessible, growth-oriented sport.
Greg Discusses ‘Radical Hospitality’ on Syngenta’s Changing the Business of Golf Podcast
Is Golf Trapped Between Loyalists and Future Growth?
How can the imagery used in golf media and marketing create meaningful barriers to both initial and deepening engagement? And might the consequences of our historically-narrow view influence experience design itself?
Is Golf Trapped Between Loyalists and Future Growth?
Beginners, Juniors, Female, Young Adults, Seniors, and People of Color
U.S. Golf Supply One-Page Participation Reports Available
Concise and comprehensive one-page summary reports on various participation-related topics among the U.S. golfer population.
U.S. Golf Supply One-Page Participation Reports Available
Loyalty: The Next Innovation Frontier?
As the golf industry enjoys unprecedented success, NGF research suggests most Core golfers feel like "just another customer," with transaction-based relationships emphasized over loyalty. As customer expectations evolve, relationship-building will likely emerge as the most undervalued innovation frontier in business and, perhaps, a new battleground in golf.
Loyalty: The Next Innovation Frontier?
'Pandemic Era' changes since 2019
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments
10-year, overall engagement
Junior Golf Participation Trend
Junior Golf Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
Female Golf Participation Trend
Female Golf Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
People of Color Participation Trend
People of Color Participation Trend
10-year change in type of engagement
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation

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