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2026 Graffis Report
Topics: Associations, Business Management, Course Operations, Design & Construction, Equipment & Gear, Events & Tourism, Facility Management, Facility Services, Green-Grass Facility, Instruction, Media & Marketing, Off-course Facility, Real Estate & Investment, Retail, Specialized Services, Technology & Innovation
Fairways of Life: Greg Details Golf’s Participation Gains
Greg joins Matt Adams and Fairways of Life from the PGA Show floor to detail golf participation numbers in the United States. Spoiler: golf popularity is still on the rise after 2025.
Greg Joins The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts
In this episode of The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts -- filmed on the floor of the PGA Show -- Greg breaks down the latest State of the Industry data, including record rounds, almost 38 million Americans playing off-course golf, 20% green-grass participation growth since 2019, and how simulators and social golf are reshaping access to the game.
Executive Member Summary – Graffis Report
Topics: Associations, Business Management, Course Operations, Equipment & Gear, Facility Management, Facility Services, Off-course Facility, Retail
Golf’s State-of-Industry In 3 Minutes
Momentum across the recreational side of the U.S. golf industry remained broadly positive in 2025. Indicators continue to point to sustainability in both participation and play amid a recalibrated, higher baseline for the game – perspective that’s highlighted in NGF’s annual Golf Industry Report.
Topics: Associations, Business Management, Course Operations, Facility Management, Facility Services, Green-Grass Facility, Media & Marketing, Off-course Facility, Retail, Specialized Services, Technology & Innovation
2026 Leaderboard – NGF Graffis Report
2026 Graffis Report
Topics: Associations, Business Management, Course Operations, Design & Construction, Equipment & Gear, Facility Management, Green-Grass Facility, Retail, Technology & Innovation
NGF Graffis – 2026 Leaderboard
2026 Graffis Report
NGF President & CEO Greg Nathan will deliver a must-see presentation entitled, “2026 State of the Golf Business – How Sustainable and Resilient is our Industry?” on the Main Stage at the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Greg Nathan joins Golf Business Live host Michael Williams for a conversation reflecting on the state of the golf business and economy in 2025, and a look ahead to the game's future.
At a time when more people are playing more golf in more ways than at any time in history, NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan shares a few observations about the game's momentum and growth, and expresses immense gratitude for the tens of thousands of friends and members throughout the industry.
