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Why Golf Trip Recommendations Hinge on Consistency
The Par That Pays
Why Golf Trip Recommendations Hinge on Consistency
NGF surveys reveal one-third of golfers chose their last golf destination based on recommendations from someone they know. Word of mouth isn't just important for golf travel businesses – it's absolutely critical.
Topics: Golf Travel, NGF, Research, Tourism, Travel
Why Golf Trip Recommendations Hinge on Consistency
Golf’s Travel Boom and the Hidden Loyalty Engine
Golf’s Travel Boom and the Hidden Loyalty Engine
The past three years have seen record or near-record numbers of U.S. golfers traveling to play the game. What does that mean for the industry at large when it comes to the "travel window" effect?
Topics: Destination Golf, Destinations, Economy, Golf, Golf Destinations
Golf’s Travel Boom and the Hidden Loyalty Engine
Golf Travel: A Growing Appetite and Impact
Golf Travel: A Growing Appetite and Impact
Golf travel is tied to approximately 40% of the game’s overall economic impact and is currently bigger business than ever. So, which states have the most golf resorts? Which metro areas have the most public golf per capita, and which states have the most rounds played by non-residents?
Topics: Consumer Spending, Economy, Engagement, General Interest, Golf Travel
Golf Travel: A Growing Appetite and Impact
New Heights for Golf Tourism?
New Heights for Golf Tourism?
The number of golfers traveling to play has been at or near record levels the past several years. And golfer surveys for 2024 show no sign of let-up when it comes to golf wanderlust.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Engagement, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Travel
New Heights for Golf Tourism?
The Growth of Destination Golf
A closer look at one of golf's biggest development categories
The Growth of Destination Golf
Whether its golf destinations, destination golf resorts or destination golf in general, this niche continues to grow in popularity – on both the public and private side.
Topics: Destination Golf, Development, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Supply
The Growth of Destination Golf
U.S. Golf Travel Momentum
U.S. Golf Travel Momentum
Topics: Consumer Spending, Engagement, Golf Courses, Travel
U.S. Golf Travel Momentum
Golf Destinations Seeing Sustained Demand
Mid-year pulse of golf's $40 billion-a-year travel & tourism impact
Golf Destinations Seeing Sustained Demand
The current interest in golf getaways mirrors the broader general appetite for travel. Here's a look what some NGF member golf resort operators are experiencing at the midpoint of 2023.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Economy, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations
Golf Destinations Seeing Sustained Demand
Golf's Ultimate Discretionary Expense?
Golf's Ultimate Discretionary Expense?
Golf-related travel and tourism comprises the second largest sector of the U.S. golf economy. It’s also perhaps the ultimate discretionary expense and expression of demand for the game.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Destination Golf, Economy, Golfers, Research
Golf's Ultimate Discretionary Expense?
Heightened demand, eagerness to hit the road again, and Canadian golfers return
Golf Destinations Anticipate Strong Travel Season
After some understandable limitations on golf travel the past two years, particularly in 2020 after the initial coronavirus outbreak, indications are that golf travel in the U.S. is poised for a strong season. 
Topics: Destinations, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses
Golf Destinations Anticipate Strong Travel Season
Golfers Within 500 Miles of Top Destinations
Topics: Destinations, Facilities, Golf Courses, Golf Resorts, Golfers
Golfers Within 500 Miles of Top Destinations
NGF member benefit: one-page report on traveling golfers and golf resorts
Overview: Golf's $20B U.S. Travel Market
Want to know how many traveling golfers there are in the U.S. or which state has the most golf resorts? Look no further.
Topics: Destinations, Facilities, Golf Courses, Golf Resorts, Resort Golf
Overview: Golf's $20B U.S. Travel Market
Interview: Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley
Pinehurst President Tom Pashley on golf travel's rebound, the opportunity that exists for golf, and positive change – both throughout the game and at Pinehurst.
Topics: Economy, Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses
Interview: Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley

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