Golf Industry Report
The Golf Industry Report compiles many of the…
Special Reports
NGF’s reports and publications are free to members, providing data and intel to make better-informed decisions. Browse our catalog, from annual reports on participation and golf course supply to more focused reports on key golfer segments and business categories.
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Summary of Golf Participation in the U.S.
This one-page summary of consumer engagement in golf…
Golf Participation in the U.S.
The NGF has surveyed Americans regarding golf participation…
NGF Reads
The $9 Billion Market Under Golfers’ Feet
The essentials needed for course preparation add up to big business. It’s why 18 turf and course suppliers can be found among the NGF GOLF 100.
Professional Course Management: Growing Market has Ample ‘White Space’
The number of U.S. golf facilities working with professional management companies has increased from 10.6 percent in 2006 to about 16 percent currently.
NGF Research: A New Year Brings New Opportunities (and Resolutions) for Golfers
The New Year comes with the promise of new opportunities for golfers.
The Odds of Becoming a Junior Golfer and the Influence of a Parent Who Plays
Tony Finau had a 1-in-250 chance of becoming a golfer. Not a pro, but even playing the game at all. Here’s why.
In the Pipeline: What’s New and Next for U.S. Golf Courses Under Construction
There are places in this world where the length of the journey is quickly overshadowed by the reward of the destination.
When Golf Course Closures are Driven by Higher and Better Uses
As the supply and demand of golf courses continues to self-balance, some owners are taking advantage of the current real estate market—by choosing to sell.
How Golf Leagues Create ‘Appointment Golf’ and Boost the Bottom Line
The Pirate League has transformed Monday nights at Goat Hill Park in California.
Golf in China: Setting the Record Straight
The doom‑and‑gloom situation reported about golf in China isn’t necessarily the case.
NGF’s 2017 Participation Report
Engagement with golf is evolving. It’s why the NGF introduced new measures to better gauge participation.
GolfTEC’s Trajectory Shows Improving Golfer Is the Best Customer
Joe Assell, the founder and CEO of GolfTEC, reads the stories that paint a picture of doom and gloom in the golf industry and shakes his head. “If golf is dying, I hope it stays like this because it’s going great for us,” he said.
