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Golfโs Multi-Billion Dollar Investment
November 7, 2024Amid the uptick in golf construction (and understandable excitement about a few brand new courses), perhaps the most noteworthy sign of the health and vitality in U.S. golf supply is the considerable investment being made in existing facilities.
Read MoreAmericans Still Playing More Golf
October 28, 2024When looking at rounds-played momentum on the heels of the peak season, the only real question has been whether the weather will hold up. Hurricane season was a not-so-gentle reminder of the impact weather has on an outdoor sport like golf.
Read MoreA New Age in Golf?
October 10, 2024With the influx of new golfers in the post-Covid era and the perceptions that the game is becoming younger and cooler, has the average age of a golfer changed much? NGF research shows that 71% of the post-pandemic rounds growth has come from golfers under the age of 50.
Read MoreGolf’s Never-Ending Quest
September 27, 2024Golf isnโt a game of perfect. Thereโs always room for improvement. Better performance invariably leads to more playโฆ and, in turn, more spend and a deeper connection. So, how many golfers are taking instruction? And what’s the overall economic impact of the tens of millions of lessons on the industry at large?
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Renovations, Restorations & Revitalizations Lead Investment at Existing Facilities
Over $3 billion invested at U.S. courses in discretionary improvementsNovember 8, 2024
For a growing number of U.S. golf facilities, investment into improving their existing product is being driven by three primary factors: they’re better positioned financially to reinvest, upgrades were overdue, and they recognize the importance of keeping up with the competition.
September 2024 National Rounds Played
How much did Hurricane season impact 2024's momentum?October 28, 2024
After general stability over the peak season months, September saw more fluctuation when it comes to year-over-year play. How did this impact the pursuit of another potential record-setting year for rounds in 2024?
Examining Golf’s Age Differences, On Course and Off
A members' look at differences in golfer age by gender, frequency of play and moreOctober 10, 2024
While perceived by some as a game comprised mostly of an older participant base, the numbers tell a different story — at least from a golfer standpoint. And the game gets even younger when considering golf entertainment and other off-course forms of golf.
August 2024 National Rounds Played
August rounds follow regional precipitation changes as summer play finishes strongSeptember 28, 2024
August rounds were up in six of eight geographic regions, with all of those experiencing less precipitation than a year ago. Two regions on the East coast saw fewer rounds thanks to wetter weather than a year ago, but play at U.S. golf facilities overall remained steady through the end of the peak summer months.ย
Golf’s Growing Instructional Landscape
A deeper dive into trends, behaviors and participation across segments in the $1.5B golf instruction categorySeptember 26, 2024
Amid golf’s increases in popularity, participation and play in recent years, how has instruction grown and evolved? This member deliverable examines the jump in the number of golfers taking instruction (and the number of lessons), and delves into engagement by ability, avidity, age, and participation segments.
Assessing Golf’s Real Estate Market in the U.S.
Golf real estate trends, economic impact and the best-supplied U.S. marketsSeptember 12, 2024
The direct economic impact of golf real estate is almost $15 billion in the U.S., which has nearly 3,200 golf communities in total. And the opportunity to live in active, outdoor communities (especially those with golf courses) has only gained favor in post-pandemic years, amplified by remote work options.
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