Economy
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.
Golf Industry Momentum
Beyond courses and clubs, other consumer-focused sectors in golf are also thriving during the pandemic. Here’s what executives in various sectors of the industry have experienced.
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In examining the pandemic-induced lift golf has experienced, it’s become clear that a certain 20% of existing customers are contributing disproportionately.
September 2020 National Rounds Played
September rounds were up 25.5% nationally year-over-year, the biggest monthly increase yet in 2020.
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.
Golf Industry Momentum
Beyond courses and clubs, other consumer-focused sectors in golf are also thriving during the pandemic. Here’s what executives in various sectors of the industry have experienced.
80 / 20
In examining the pandemic-induced lift golf has experienced, it’s become clear that a certain 20% of existing customers are contributing disproportionately.
September 2020 National Rounds Played
September rounds were up 25.5% nationally year-over-year, the biggest monthly increase yet in 2020.
2021 PGA Show To Be All-Virtual
The 2021 PGA Merchandise Show will shift to an all-virtual format in January amid the ongoing pandemic.
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