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Golf course closures last year came in at their lowest figure in almost two decades, resulting in less than a 1% reduction in overall U.S. supply. Here’s a bit more context, as the closure of golf courses is a topic of frequent interest… and frequent misinterpretation.
Topics: Closures, Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, General Interest
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
Par 3's Have Record Representation Among 2023 Openings
Assessing golf's short course movement
Par 3 courses are increasingly common among new course openings, especially relative to their standing in overall supply.
Topics: Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Par 3, Par 3 Courses, Research
January play got off to a sluggish start compared a year ago, as colder temperatures contributed to rounds declines in six of eight regions.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Examining 'Pandemic Era' On-Course Participation Changes
2024 Golf Participation in the U.S. report now available for NGF members
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.
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Off-course Participation, Participation
People of Color Participation - 10-Year Trend
Topics: Asian, Black, Engagement, Golfers, Hispanic
Junior Golf Participation - 10-Year Trend
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Junior Golf, Juniors, Off-course Participation
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.
Topics: Beginners, Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Grow The Game
Latent Demand for On-Course Golf
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Latent Demand, Research
Golf's Total Reach in the U.S.
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Participation, Reach, Research
Golf Participation (Total) vs Other Popular U.S. Sports
Topics: Engagement, General Interest, Golfers, Off-course Participation, Participation
"Sea Level" Golf Participation and Beginners
Topics: Beginners, Engagement, Golfers, Grow The Game, Participation
