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Masters of Loyalty: Strategies Beyond Points and Perks
The Masters Tournament has cultivated one of the most passionate followings in any industry. It's a phenomenon worthy of attention, especially as the golf industry more broadly examines strategies that can build enduring loyalty -- without points or perks.
Topics: Engagement, Facility Management, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Masters of Loyalty: Strategies Beyond Points and Perks
Americans Still Playing More Golf
When looking at rounds-played momentum on the heels of the peak season, the only real question has been whether the weather will hold up. Hurricane season was a not-so-gentle reminder of the impact weather has on an outdoor sport like golf.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Americans Still Playing More Golf
August rounds follow regional precipitation changes as summer play finishes strong
August 2024 National Rounds Played
August rounds were up in six of eight geographic regions, with all of those experiencing less precipitation than a year ago. Two regions on the East coast saw fewer rounds thanks to wetter weather than a year ago, but play at U.S. golf facilities overall remained steady through the end of the peak summer months. 
Topics: General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Management Company, Participation
August 2024 National Rounds Played
Midyear Rounds Update: Peak Play Numbers
The U.S. golf industry is now in its 50th month since pandemic-related restrictions on golf were lifted in 2020. And the numbers continue to reinforce that we're enjoying a "new normal" when it comes to play.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, General Interest, Golf Courses
Midyear Rounds Update: Peak Play Numbers
Get the full accounting on U.S. golf courses and facilities through year-end 2023
New Golf Facilities in the U.S. Report Now Available
The newest member reports on golf supply in the U.S. are now available, including a comprehensive 46-page dive into the world's best supplied-golf market. As a complement to this annual report is a one-page summary overview of golf facility supply in the U.S. Click here to access and download.
Topics: Closures, Construction, Course Owners, Development, Facilities
New Golf Facilities in the U.S. Report Now Available
MCO vs Self-Managed Comparisons
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
MCO vs Self-Managed Comparisons
10-Yr Changes in MCO Categories
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Management
10-Yr Changes in MCO Categories
An Inside Look at the Golf Management Space
The evolution and growth of MCOs in the U.S. golf market
An Inside Look at the Golf Management Space
Topics: Course Owners, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
An Inside Look at the Golf Management Space
An Update on the Golf Management Space
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
An Update on the Golf Management Space
Need to Know Numbers About Golf Course Closures
Member-Only Look at Ongoing Supply Correction
Need to Know Numbers About Golf Course Closures
During the past two years of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. golf course market has experienced noteworthy changes. In 2021, course closure numbers reached a level not seen in over a decade.
Topics: Daily Fee, Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, Golf Courses
Need to Know Numbers About Golf Course Closures
Military Golf in the U.S.
Golf is an important recreation and rehabilitation outlet for those who serve and protect our country.
Military Golf in the U.S.
Collectively, the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces operate more than 150 U.S. golf courses. If the individual branches were grouped together to form a single management company, it would rank among the top multi-course operators in the country.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Management, Management Company
Military Golf in the U.S.
Interview: Troon President & CEO Tim Schantz
Troon President & CEO Tim Schantz discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the golf industry, investment and opportunity in golf, and the continued growth at Troon.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Interview, Interviews
Interview: Troon President & CEO Tim Schantz

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