Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports
Tracking New Golf Course Development

Among the U.S. golf courses in construction or in-planning, almost one-third of the projects are located in two states. But as history shows, not every project in golf's developmental pipeline opens for play.

An Inside Look at the Golf Management Space
The evolution and growth of MCOs in the U.S. golf market


Net Changes in U.S. Facility Supply


A Longer Look at Short Course Supply
While new Par 3 courses grab attention, has overall supply been increasing?

Short courses have accounted for over 1/4 of new course development over the past decade – a number of highly-visible examples at resort properties – despite accounting for 10% of overall supply.

Is Golf Coming Up Short?

Are we really in the midst of a short course movement in golf? Yes. And no...

Highest Proportion of Private Golf by State


States With the Most Public Golf Courses


U.S. Golf Facility Supply Since 1930





