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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 Research Snapshot: Golf in Schools
Research shows introducing kids to golf at an early age positively influences their perceptions about golf and generates interest in the game. Here’s a look...
Callaway President and CEO Chip Brewer
Callaway President Chip Brewer talks about the future of golf club design, connecting with consumers through social media marketing, pricing in the premium equipment market,...
Mike McCarley – President, GOLF, NBC Sports Group
Mike McCarley, who oversees all of NBC Sports’ golf-related businesses and content, talks about golf ratings, the impact of Tiger Woods’ return on television and...
NGF Research Snapshot: Professional Golf Instruction
The NGF’s latest research snapshot looks at how many golfers take instruction and how avidity plays a role.
R&A’s Golf Around the World Report
There are almost 39,000 golf courses worldwide, with a global reach into 209 of the world’s 249 countries, according to the “Golf Around the World”...
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