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
Women in Golf – Progress and Opportunity
Seven years ago, the proportion of all female golfers was 27%. Since then, the volume of female participants has grown by 43%. And more opportunity exists.
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.
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