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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.
Topics: Conversion, Course Management, Courses, Facilities, Facility Operations
Greg Discusses ‘Radical Hospitality’ on Syngenta’s Changing the Business of Golf Podcast
Female Golfers Fuel Cultural Shift
Women and girls have quietly become the driving force behind golf's post-pandemic resurgence. What makes the growth particularly significant is its youthful energy. More than half of net participation gains among women have come from those under 30, and equally encouraging is the cultural shift that's taking hold.
Topics: 18-34, Beginners, Consumers, Engagement, Female
Female Golfers Fuel Cultural Shift
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.
Topics: 18-34, 65+, Asian, Baby Boomers, Beginners
U.S. Golf Supply One-Page Participation Reports Available
Golf Talk Live Interview with NGF’s Greg Nathan
In this compelling Golf Talk Live podcast (March 2025), Greg explores the evolving landscape of golf and the diverse ways enthusiasts engage with the sport today, providing a deeper understanding of the current state and future direction of the game.
Topics: Golf Participation, Participation, State Of Industry
Golf Talk Live Interview with NGF’s Greg Nathan
On-Course Participation Trend by Gender
Topics: Female, Female Participation, Gender, Girls, Golf Participation
On-Course Participation Trend by Gender
On-Course Participation by Frequency of Play
Topics: Avid, Core Golfers, Golf Participation, Golfers, Occasional
On-Course Participation by Frequency of Play
'Pandemic Era' changes since 2019
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments
Topics: 18-34, Female, Golf Participation, Golfers, Juniors
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments
Golf Participation vs Other U.S. Sports
Topics: Golf Participation, Golfers, Participation
Golf Participation vs Other U.S. Sports
10-year, overall engagement
Junior Golf Participation Trend
Topics: Golf Participation, Golfers, Junior Golf, Juniors, Off-course Participation
Junior Golf Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
Female Golf Participation Trend
Topics: Female Participation, Girls, Golf Participation, Golfers, Off-course Participation
Female Golf Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
People of Color Participation Trend
Topics: Golfers, Minority, Minority Golfers, Non-White, Off-course Participation
People of Color Participation Trend
10-year change in type of engagement
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation
Topics: Golf Participation, Golfers, Off-Course, Off-course Golf, Off-course Participation
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation

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