3-Minute Business Insights
After a couple of great years for rounds, some might feel the pandemic ‘bloom’ might be off the rose, so to speak. NGF President & CEO Joe Beditz weighs in.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers, Participation
The midway point for rounds follows one of the highest-volume months of the year
June rounds saw a slight YOY uptick after three months of declines in national play
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Golf Courses, Golfers, Participation
How Does 2022 Rounds Momentum Compare to Pre-Covid?
A member-only look at rounds comparisons to previous years
In assessing play levels, it can be helpful to look beyond year-over-year comparisons. Here's how May 2022 stacks up against recent years just before the pandemic-driven play surges.
Topics: Facilities, Golf Courses, Participation, Rounds Played
A year ago, May rounds were +18% across the U.S.
Rounds of golf were down slightly, again, on a nationwide level in May. How did they compare to 2021?
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Participation
It's more than windmills these days. We weigh in on the mini golf movement, Millennials, latent demand and... Winston Churchill?
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Latent Demand, Mini Golf, Miniature Golf
Like other aspects of golf, mini golf is evolving – with new forms and concepts
As new golf entertainment versions of mini golf crop up, with investment from prominent names like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, it leads to inevitable questions about the impact these kinds of 'golf' experiences might have on interest in playing on a real golf course.
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Mini Golf, Miniature Golf, Off-course Participation
Almost 1-in-9 Americans are active golfers, whether that’s playing on a golf course, hitting balls at a driving range, or swinging and socializing at golf entertainment venues. More people played golf in some form last year than participated in basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer or skiing.
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Image Of The Game, Participation, Research
The latest monthly rounds played report it out and shows a 10% decline in play year-to-date. Is it a sign that golf’s pandemic dividend is eroding?
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Golf Courses, Participation, Rounds Played
Cooler, wetter weather takes toll in several key regions
April play follows March's trajectory, with the third year-over-year decline through the first four months of 2022.
Topics: Facilities, Golf Courses, Participation, Rounds Played
March play can't match surges of early spring 2021
On a national level, March play was down fairly significantly compared to a year ago. Here's a quick look at where and why.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
