Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025
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Golfweek
Corporate Headquarters: Orlando, Florida

Company Overview

Golfweek, part of the USA Today Sports Media Group, stands as one of the most authentic and authoritative voices in golf media, reaching 56% of avid golfers in the U.S. and over 40 million golf enthusiasts. The brand encompasses Golfweek magazine, the Golfweek Digital Network, Golfweek Mobile, Golfweek Events, and Golfweek Custom Media, which leads the industry in tournament program production across the PGA Tour, LPGA, and PGA of America.

“For more than four decades, Golfweek has been a constant, undeniable force in the world of golf. No other publication comes close to equaling Golfweek’s consistent and comprehensive coverage of the game,” says Tim Schmitt, Managing Editor of Golfweek. “Our unwavering dedication to all things golf transcends the norm, setting the standard by which all others are measured.”

Founded in 1975, Golfweek was acquired by Gannett in 2016 from Turnstile Media Group, becoming an integral part of the USA Today Sports Media Group. The publication maintains both monthly print and weekly digital issues, while its website delivers comprehensive daily coverage spanning breaking news, lifestyle features, and competitive play at all levels.

Industry-Leading Rankings and Lists

Golfweek’s course rankings have become essential references in the golf industry, including:

  • Top 200 World Courses
  • Top 200 Modern Courses
  • Top 200 Classic Courses
  • State-by-State Rankings (Public and Private)
  • Resort Course Rankings
  • Residential Course Rankings
  • Caribbean & Mexico Rankings
  • International Course Rankings
  • Casino Course Rankings
  • Campus Course Rankings

The publication’s flagship course rankings are compiled through ratings from a panel of 850 Golfweek Raters who collectively evaluate more than 3,600 courses annually.

Key Offerings:

  • Monthly print publication
  • Weekly digital issue
  • Breaking news coverage
  • Tournament coverage
  • Equipment reviews
  • Architecture insights
  • Travel and real estate content
  • Video content
  • Podcasts
  • Custom media solutions
  • Event services

Innovation and Growth

Since joining forces with USA TODAY Sports Media Group, the brand has experienced record-breaking growth, creating an unparalleled golf media business serving the game’s most engaged audience. Together, Golfweek and USA TODAY’s Golf Platform reach over half of U.S. golfers, with operations spanning media, event management, and content production.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Golfweek maintains its position as a leading voice in golf media, distinguished by its comprehensive coverage of collegiate and amateur golf. The publication’s course rankings continue to influence both the golf tourism industry and course promotion, while its all-encompassing coverage serves the game’s most dedicated participants and fans. Through its integration with USA Today Sports Media Group, Golfweek has expanded its reach while maintaining its authentic, authoritative, and independent voice in golf.

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Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025

The following are the businesses included in the latest version of the NGF GOLF 100, an effort to highlight the vitality, size and diversity of a $102 billion-a-year industry. This is an alphabetical list, not a ranking, of companies and brands that deliver products and services primarily targeted to commercial golf and conduct all or a majority of their business within the U.S. Find an issue with a company profile? Whether it’s information, staffing or logo that needs to be updated, please contact our editorial director, Erik Matuszewski, at erikm@ngf.org.

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