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January 2024 National Rounds Played
January play got off to a sluggish start compared a year ago, as colder temperatures contributed to rounds declines in six of eight regions.
January 2024 National Rounds Played
Examining 'Pandemic Era' On-Course Participation Changes
2024 Golf Participation in the U.S. report now available for NGF members
Examining 'Pandemic Era' On-Course Participation Changes
The 2024 Participation Report is out, featuring the latest year-end 2023 data on various segments and age groups, along with information on off-course only participants, interest in the game among non-golfers, and much more.
Examining 'Pandemic Era' On-Course Participation Changes
Female Golf Participation: 10-Year Trend
Female Golf Participation: 10-Year Trend
Female Golf Participation: 10-Year Trend
People of Color Participation - 10-Year Trend
People of Color Participation - 10-Year Trend
People of Color Participation - 10-Year Trend
Junior Golf Participation - 10-Year Trend
Junior Golf Participation - 10-Year Trend
Junior Golf Participation - 10-Year Trend
Golf Participation Update -- Bigger, Younger and Cooler
Golf Participation Update -- Bigger, Younger and Cooler
The number of on-course golfers has now increased for six straight years, but also notable is that the demographic makeup of the base is changing — albeit gradually in a sport with over 26 million Americans who play recreationally.
Golf Participation Update -- Bigger, Younger and Cooler
Golf's Total Reach in the U.S.
Golf's Total Reach in the U.S.
Golf's Total Reach in the U.S.
Golf Participation (Total) vs Other Popular U.S. Sports
Golf Participation (Total) vs Other Popular U.S. Sports
Golf Participation (Total) vs Other Popular U.S. Sports
U.S. Golf Participation Trend - Since 1986
U.S. Golf Participation Trend - Since 1986
U.S. Golf Participation Trend - Since 1986
"Sea Level" Golf Participation and Beginners
Contribution to Rounds by Golfer Avidity
Contribution to Rounds by Golfer Avidity
Contribution to Rounds by Golfer Avidity

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