Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
This state is #1 for public golf... and it's not Florida or California
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.
Number of Golfers per Public Course - by State
On-Course Golfers by State
On-Course Participation by Gender - Male & Female
Examining 'Pandemic Era' On-Course Participation Changes
2024 Golf Participation in the U.S. report now available for NGF members
The 2024 Participation Report is out, featuring the latest year-end 2023 data on various segments and age groups, along with information on off-course only participants, interest in the game among non-golfers, and much more.
People of Color Participation - 10-Year Trend
Junior Golf Participation - 10-Year Trend
Golf Participation Update -- Bigger, Younger and Cooler
The number of on-course golfers has now increased for six straight years, but also notable is that the demographic makeup of the base is changing — albeit gradually in a sport with over 26 million Americans who play recreationally.
Latent Demand for On-Course Golf
Golf's Total Reach in the U.S.
Golf Participation (Total) vs Other Popular U.S. Sports
U.S. Golf Participation Trend - Since 1986
