General Interest
June 2021 National Rounds Played Report
In the first real test of the sustainability of the 2020 summer surge, June 2021 rounds were essentially equal to June of last year.
Equipment Sales Continue Run
The 2021 first-half momentum for golf equipment sales carries over from second half of 2020. Is it better than 2019?
Interview: Troon President & CEO Tim Schantz
Troon’s Tim Schantz, a member of the NGF’s Board of Directors, discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the golf industry, investment and opportunity in golf, and his company’s continued growth.
Golf: There’s An App for That
App use is becoming prevalent in all walks of life, including the golf world. There are now hundreds of golf-centric apps available and usage continues to climb.
Golf Apps Continue to Gain Adoption
More than three-quarters of Core golfers have at least one golf-specific app on their phone, up from 56% in 2018 and 37% in 2011. It speaks to the evolution of golf as well as the effort to enhance the golf experience for an ever-connected segment of consumers.
May Rounds Climb as Summer Months Loom as Measuring Stick
May rounds were up year-over-year. Now, with summer upon us, is when it really starts getting interesting – in terms of comps – for the golf industry.
May 2021 National Rounds Played Report
National rounds played for May 2021 were up over a year ago, when golf operations were still limited due to the coronavirus in some parts of the country.
Game of a Lifetime?
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?
Interview: Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley
Pinehurst President Tom Pashley on golf travel’s rebound, the opportunity that exists for golf, and positive change – both throughout the game and at Pinehurst.
First Period Done, Two to Go
Consider that the golf year, like a hockey game, really has three distinct periods. After our ’21 first period, rounds and equipment sales are up considerably over 2020.