The Surge’s Impact on the Private Side of Golf

Private golf makes up just over one-quarter of overall U.S. supply -- whether it be courses or facilities. But when it comes to what's currently in development, a higher percentage of courses under construction, in-planning or on the drawing board are private clubs, many of the high-end variety. Driven in part by post-Covid increases in participation and play (along with the rise of destination golf and experiential golf getaways), new course development in the U.S. is at its highest level since 2014.   Despite the slight uptick in development, annual course closures still outnumber openings. This supply correction will ...