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National Golf Foundation
The NGF is widely regarded as the foremost authority in the golf business for data, research and consulting. The foundation serves members across every sector in the golf industry, with an expertise that includes market intelligence in golf participation, consumer behavior, course operations, facility development, travel, retail, consumer confidence and more.
National Golf Foundation's Recent Articles
NGF Releases Report on $20.5 Billion Golf Travel Industry
The NGF’s first Travel Report in 11 years finds that a total of 8.2 million golfers played 57.6 million rounds of golf while traveling for business or leisure in 2017.
The ‘Q’uestion
The NGF’s ‘Q’uestion for September: What percentage of kids ages 6 to 17 have been exposed to golf in a school setting at least once in their lives?
NGF Releases Technology Report
The NGF’s first technology report since 2011 takes an in-depth look at how golf’s best customers engage with technology, from online equipment purchases and tee times to game improvement and distance-measuring devices.
Tariffs on Chinese Products Could Affect Golf Industry, From Hats to Bags
Some sectors of the golf industry could be affected by proposed tariffs on $200 billion worth of U.S. imports from China, among them golf bags, hats and mower parts.
Golf’s Legal Corner
Do courses have a duty to protect golfers from yellow jackets? Is a golf cart driver liable for running down his playing partner? Can a creditor force a golfer’s to resign from his club? See the latest legal questions facing facilities and golfers.
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