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70M+ Americans Changed Their Views on Golf
December 5, 2024
Recreational golf has enjoyed a renaissance in the post-pandemic era – with increases in participation, play and engagement – and a key driver has been an increasingly positive narrative surrounding the game. Perceptions of golf and golf’s brand have shifted dramatically over the past decade or so, and social media has helped lead the charge.
Read MoreIs Holiday Golf Purchasing Changing?
November 22, 2024Approximately half of Core Golfers say golf gifting is a part of their holiday routine. And whether through a specialty golf retailer or a channel like Amazon, a growing percentage are buying golf-related items online.
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Golf’s 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.
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Americans 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.
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FULL SHOTS
November 2024 National Rounds Played
Play gains in the Northeast and Southern U.S. provide late-season boostDecember 30, 2024
A small year-over-year bump in national rounds during November virtually assures that 2024 will finish with another record-setting play total.
How Much is New Golf Course Development Up?
Three U.S. states are leading the way in new golf course construction projectsDecember 27, 2024
As participation and play enjoy well-chronicled jumps during golf’s post-pandemic renaissance, what is the impact on golf facility development? Here is a snapshot of the new golf projects NGF’s database team is tracking entering 2025.
October 2024 National Rounds Played
Warm, dry weather leads to biggest YOY October jump in play since 2020November 29, 2024
Warmer, drier weather extended the golf season in the Midwest and Northeast, leading to one of the largest year-over-year jumps in play in 2024
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.
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