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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 Issues 2018 Golf Industry Report
The National Golf Foundation’s Golf Industry Report consolidates many of the game’s key data points in a single publication and is intended to provide the most holistic view of the business of golf and the health of the game to stakeholders and the media.
Tim Finchem Receives NGF Graffis Award
Longtime PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem received the 2018 Graffis Award for golf business leadership and contributions to the growth of the game.
How Golf Grew to an $84.1 Billion Industry
Golf directly drove $84.1 billion in economic activity across the U.S. in 2016, according to a study commissioned by the World Golf Foundation. The findings reflect a 22% increase from $68.8 billion in 2011.
The ‘Q’uestion
As the golf season kicks into full swing in most regions of the country, the NGF asked what percentage of occasional golfers have their own set of clubs.
VIDEO: Teed Up With… Toro’s Bill Brown
Bill Brown, Group Vice President for The Toro Company, talks about his time in the golf industry, challenges for course operators and advancements in turfcare technology.
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