Exclusive NGF Articles and Reports

The Surge's Impact on the Private Side of Golf
The Surge's Impact on the Private Side of Golf
Amid the recent increases in play and participation nationwide, what's happening on the private side of the game? This NGF member-exclusive examines supply and demand changes when it comes to private clubs, as well as the overindexing of private course development.
Topics: Development, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
The Surge's Impact on the Private Side of Golf
Does Golf Have a Capacity Problem?
Does Golf Have a Capacity Problem?
More golfers have played more rounds over the past several years and this means U.S. golf courses – broadly speaking — are busier than ever. So what are operators and golfers saying about current capacity, whether it's being able to run a facility efficiently given the manpower and course conditioning, or getting tee times at crowded public courses on the weekend?
Topics: Capacity, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
Does Golf Have a Capacity Problem?
Midyear Update: Worldwide Golf Course Development
Midyear Update: Worldwide Golf Course Development
There are hundreds of new golf courses in varying stages of development around the world, with over half of those in the pipeline within the U.S. So, which other countries are especially active in the world of golf course construction?
Topics: Closures, Construction, Development, Facilities, Facility Supply
Midyear Update: Worldwide Golf Course Development
Contextualizing 2024's Course Closures
Taking a closer look at mid-year supply changes - stocks & flows
Contextualizing 2024's Course Closures
New course development is up fairly significantly, but midyear course closures continue to outpace openings. Here is some added context on the "why" behind inevitable course shutdowns in the U.S. market.
Topics: Closures, Course Closures, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest
Contextualizing 2024's Course Closures
Midyear 2024 U.S. Golf Course Development
Midyear 2024 U.S. Golf Course Development
Topics: Construction, Development, Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest
Midyear 2024 U.S. Golf Course Development
9-Hole Golf: States With Most Facilities, Highest Proportion
9-Hole Golf: States With Most Facilities, Highest Proportion
Topics: 9-Hole, Facilities, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
9-Hole Golf: States With Most Facilities, Highest Proportion
9-Hole Facility Supply Trend
9-Hole Facility Supply Trend
Topics: 9-Hole, Facilities, Facility Supply, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
9-Hole Facility Supply Trend
Which Way is Municipal Golf Going?
Which Way is Municipal Golf Going?
Municipal golf is not facing an existential threat. In fact, it surprises some to learn that the number of municipal courses nationwide has actually increased over the last decade. This gain stands in contrast to broader U.S. supply reductions and the challenges 'muni golf' encounters in some areas.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
Which Way is Municipal Golf Going?
Historical Growth of Municipal Growth
Historical Growth of Municipal Growth
Topics: Facilities, Facility Operations, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses
Historical Growth of Municipal Growth
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
This state is #1 for public golf... and it's not Florida or California
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
Want to know more about the number of golfers in a particular state, or the proportion of public to private golf? Looking for information about municipal golf facilities, Par 3 courses, residential golf properties or resorts? NGF’s 1-page state profiles provide key supply and demand data at your fingertips.
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities
New Supply & Demand Reports for All 50 U.S. States
How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
Every U.S. state aside from Alaska has more than 40 golf courses, and almost two-thirds have at least 175. Florida has the most by a long shot; how many countries have more? Which well-supplied state has the highest proportion of public golf? Which state has the most golfers per public course -- and thus the fiercest competition for tee times?
Topics: Facilities, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golf Courses, Golf Courses By State
How Does Golf in Your State Stack Up?
Number of Golfers per Public Course - by State
Number of Golfers per Public Course - by State
Topics: Engagement, Facility Supply, General Interest, Golfers, Participation
Number of Golfers per Public Course - by State

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