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U.S. Facility Financial Health Update
In 2009 and 2016, roughly a quarter of U.S. public golf courses admitted to being in bad shape, financially. The NGF has re-examined the subject of facility health amid the turbulence of 2020 and here’s where things stand now, among both public and private courses.
With Restrictions Eased, Which Golf Courses Remain Closed?
More than a month after the remaining statewide bans on golf were lifted, over 98% of golf courses have resumed operations. So, which courses have yet to reopen?
With 98% of Courses Open, What Remains Closed?
While almost all golf courses are back in business, some holdouts remain — from major metro areas and municipalities to a few resorts and military courses. Here are some examples:
2020 Golf Industry Report Available to Members
The Golf Industry Report is now available to NGF members, offering a high-level overview of the business of golf and the health of the game in 2019.
Saved From the Chopping Block
In an era when golf course closures far outweigh new openings – a market correction that’s the result of oversupply in the industry coupled with a strong demand for real estate — here’s a look at facilities that have escaped the chopping block. From the posh Wynn Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip to a 9-hole layout in Nebraska that costs just $9 to walk on weekdays.
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