Is golf really the game of a lifetime? The recent increase in the number of golfers age 65+ gives a pretty good indication. So, how does golf stack up against some other participation sports?

Seven years ago, the proportion of all female golfers was 27%. Since then, the volume of female participants has grown by 43%. And more opportunity exists.

Harold Varner III knows first-hand the importance of affordable access to golf. Now, Varner is giving back through an expanded partnership with Youth on Course.

There’s a multi-million dollar question floating around the industry these days: How do we retain more golfers, particularly in light of the extraordinary inflow of returners and first-timers in 2020 (+27% vs. ‘19)?

NGF’s Graffis Report, a overview of an unprecedented year for the golf business in 2020, is now available for NGF members.