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Member Participation Update: Record Momentum Continues
Member Participation Update: Record Momentum Continues
This member research complements NGF's annual Golf Participation in the U.S. Report, providing the latest data on golf participation — from changes in traditional green-grass participation to detailed information on key segments such as females, people of color and juniors. Also highlighted is the annual golfer "churn," the regular inflow and outflow within the game that impacts participation levels.
Member Participation Update: Record Momentum Continues
Golf Participation in the U.S. – 2026
Golf Participation in the U.S. – 2026
Golf Participation in the U.S. – 2026
People of Color Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
People of Color Participation Trend
People of Color Participation Trend
The Perception Revolution
The Perception Revolution
The Perception Revolution
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
'Pandemic Era' changes since 2019
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments

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