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Amid recent increases in participation and play, it isn’t uncommon to hear some golfers lamenting greater limitations on tee time availability. So when it comes to public golf access, where is demand at the highest levels?
Topics: Daily Fee, Facility Supply, Municipal Golf, Public Golf, State Participation
Topics: Daily Fee, Facility Supply, Municipal Golf, Private Golf, Supply
Topics: Daily Fee, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
Topics: Daily Fee, Facility Supply, Municipal Golf, Public Golf, Supply
Municipal golf is not facing an existential threat. In fact, it surprises some to learn that the number of municipal courses nationwide has actually increased over the last decade. This gain stands in contrast to broader U.S. supply reductions and the challenges 'muni golf' encounters in some areas.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
Topics: Cost Of Golf, Daily Fee, Economy, Facilities, Facility Operations
Is Golf Really Experiencing a 'Munissance'?
Numbers to know - from openings and closings to conversions and resurrections

Municipal golf is in a unique place. On one hand, there are high-profile examples of popular muni facilities on the proverbial chopping block due to land values. On the other, there are well-backed efforts to preserve and restore some of the game's most historic properties. Municipal facilities are typically where golf is most affordable and accessible to people of all demographics, and there's greater attention on their impact today given the sport's renaissance.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses

Most Municipal Golf Courses by State

Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities

States with the Highest Proportion of Public Golf

Topics: Daily Fee, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses

Get the full accounting on U.S. golf courses and facilities through year-end 2023
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
Golf Supply Reports Now Available
5 Numbers to Know About U.S. Golf Course Supply

The latest industry data points on the U.S. golf market -- from course openings and closures to total supply, facility health, municipal golf, short courses and more.
Topics: 9-Hole Courses, Facilities, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Management
