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The Quiet Growth of Municipal Golf

Dating back to 2006, the number of municipally owned and operated golf courses has increased while the two other ownership segments (daily fee public courses and private clubs) have undergone…

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May 2026 National Rounds Played

First month of peak season sees a notable jump in rounds nationally, with no year-over-year declines across the eight geographic regions.

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Inside Golf’s Foundational Municipal Renaissance

Approximately 70% of Core golfers had some of their earliest golf experiences at municipally owned or operated facilities, underscoring these courses' critical role as a primary pipeline for developing engaged…

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New Courses From Tiger Woods, Coore-Crenshaw Continue Private Growth Trend

With the announcement of new course projects in Michigan and Virginia, there are now projects in varying stages of development in 35 states. These projects, and over 150 others, are…

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Greg Nathan at Shinnecock: More People Playing Golf in More Ways Than Ever in American History

Greg Nathan joined Golfdom's Seth Jones at Shinnecock Hills during the 126th U.S. Open, making the case that more people are playing golf in more ways than ever in American…

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This one-page summary of municipal golf supply in the U.S. provides an overview of the sector, including total supply through the years, a brief history, a list of select benefits…

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