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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
10-year, overall engagement
People of Color Participation Trend
People of Color Participation Trend
NGF’s 2025 Participation in the U.S. Report – Now Available
Year-end 2024 data for on- and off-course participation in the world's biggest golf market.
NGF’s 2025 Participation in the U.S. Report – Now Available
This annual summary through year-end 2024 provides the latest data on golf participation — both traditional on-course golfers and those who engage with the game away from the course. The report includes detailed information on key segments such as beginners, women, people of color, juniors, and a closer look at the continually-expanding pool of non-golfers who say they’re very interested in playing the game.
NGF’s 2025 Participation in the U.S. Report – Now Available
'Pandemic Era' Golfer Growth Segments (On-Course)
'Pandemic Era' Golfer Growth Segments (On-Course)
'Pandemic Era' Golfer Growth Segments (On-Course)

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