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Golf’s evolution has been under way for some years now, long before more recent changes spurred by the pandemic, and two milestones hit this year are significant.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Engagement, Facilities, Golfers, Image Of The Game
The peak-season, summer months of June, July and August are disproportionately important for the golf industry -- a make-or-break period for most golf facilities. This summer, the industry climbed out of the hole that Mother Nature dug early in the year.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Participation
There are interesting and noteworthy distinctions between age groups when it comes to behaviors, needs and motivations related to golf. So what do we do with this information?
Topics: Consumer Spending, Golfers, Millennials, Participation, Research
More than one in seven U.S. golf facilities are now being managed by an MCO, or multi-course operator. It's a market penetration that's risen 18% in the past decade-plus.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities, Management
Each time a recession looms, the question arises, “Is Golf Recession Proof?” Perhaps a more important question, however, is what can golf do to prepare for the next inevitable recession?
Topics: Economy, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
After a couple of great years for rounds, some might feel the pandemic ‘bloom’ might be off the rose, so to speak. NGF President & CEO Joe Beditz weighs in.
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golfers
Despite some lingering supply chain constraints, shipments from golf equipment manufacturers in 2022 have remained strong, matching last year’s impressive growth.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Economy, Equipment, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs
The downward trend in U.S. golf course closures that began in 2020 has continued into its third year. Where could it go from here?
Topics: Closures, Facilities, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
It's more than windmills these days. We weigh in on the mini golf movement, Millennials, latent demand and... Winston Churchill?
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Latent Demand, Mini Golf, Miniature Golf
Almost 1-in-9 Americans are active golfers, whether that’s playing on a golf course, hitting balls at a driving range, or swinging and socializing at golf entertainment venues. More people played golf in some form last year than participated in basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer or skiing.
Topics: Engagement, Golfers, Image Of The Game, Participation, Research
The latest monthly rounds played report it out and shows a 10% decline in play year-to-date. Is it a sign that golf’s pandemic dividend is eroding?
Topics: Engagement, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
For anyone who suggests the relatively limited number of new course openings in recent years speaks to golf's overall health and points to limited investment in the game, the research tells a far different story.
Topics: Economy, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Investment
