Author Profile
Joe Beditz
Joe is in his 35th year with the NGF and has served as President and Chief Executive since 1989. One of the industry's leading experts on the business of golf, Joe has published a myriad of studies and reports about the state of the game and, as a speaker, is frequently asked to provide insight and information on consumer and economic trends affecting golf's present and future.
Joe Beditz's Recent Articles
Golf is Getting Off Course
As golf’s overall participation base has increased, we’re left with three closely-sized and mutually-exclusive groups.
How Has Working From Home Affected Golf?
Working remotely has provided greater schedule flexibility for many people over the past year. It’s also had a significant impact on golf.
February Rounds Down; Indicators Still Good
February’s decline in play was the first notable year-over-year drop in rounds (outside of last year’s course-shutdown period) since May of 2019.
A Big Drop in Golf Course Closures
There was a 31% decline in 18HEQ course closures in 2020, the largest drop on record. Could golf be approaching the end of its 15-year market correction?
Who Wants ‘In’?
The flood of new faces on U.S. golf courses in 2020 was noteworthy, even if some gains were offset by the ones who went absent. Who were these new people? And who wanted “in” last year?
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