The Q’s Holiday Golf Gift Guide
NGF research finds that one in 10 Americans plans to purchase a golf-related gift for a friend or family member this holiday season. Here’s a look at some “must have” gift ideas for any golfer.
Visit the New-Look NFG.org
The National Golf Foundation has rolled out its new primary home on the web: www.NGF.org. In addition to the website receiving a much-needed face lift, new functionality and navigation help enhance the user experience and make it easier to find valuable information or learn more about membership opportunities.
NGF Research: How Welcoming is Golf to Women?
Women make up just over half the U.S. population, but 24% of golfers. See our visual snapshot on how welcoming golfers consider the game to be toward women:
Take Action, Invite Her to The Course
NGF research finds that nearly 30% of non-golfing women are interested in picking up the sport in the immediate future. Jane Geddes, the chairperson for WE ARE GOLF’s Women’s Task Force, on the industry’s #inviteHER initiative.
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Golfers
September 2018 National Rounds Played
Rounds of golf for September 2018 were down 7.2% compared to a year ago…
The Bridge Built for Golf
Separated by only about 85 miles in New York, The Bridge and the Bridge Learning Center occupy vastly different worlds but share a bond built around golf.
Straying Off-Course with Golf Participation
Golf remains one of the most popular U.S. participation sports and the number of green-grass players was 23.8 million last year. Like many forms of entertainment, however, the traditional game continues to evolve given the demands like work and family. It’s why off-course participation is growing.
Golf Courses
The ROI on Course Renovations
The biggest form of investment for golf facilities over the past decade — and particularly since the Great Recession — has been course restorations and renovations. So, just what are these properties seeing in return?
Golf’s Social Circle
Golfers are increasingly staying connected with their favorite courses through social media, particularly among the younger generation. What are facilities (and brands) doing to keep pace with this trend and stay relevant?
New Home On the Range
Some golf facilities are looking to build their golfer base by creating engaging short courses — right on existing driving ranges.
General Interest
Giving Back to Golf
PGA TOUR Superstore has one of the strongest trajectories in the game, with plans to hit 50 locations by 2020. The company is also focusing on introducing more people to the game, increasing participation and enhancing engagement.
Destination Golf
In an era when land is becoming increasingly valuable near major metropolitan centers, many golfers are eager to get off the beaten path to find great golf. Here’s a look at how some of these destination properties have found success.
Military Golf in the U.S.
Collectively, the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces operate more than 120 U.S. golf courses. If the individual branches were grouped together to form a single management company, it would rank among the top five in the country, behind only the game’s biggest multi-course operators such as Troon, ClubCorp, Billy Casper and KemperSports.
