Nathan climbs to No. 18 on the annual list of the game’s most influential figures. Jupiter, FL – Greg Nathan,…
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SCREEN GOLF’S GROWTH IS NOT SIMULATED
Prefer audio? Click here! NGF has been vocal in recent years about the runway for growth in off-course golf… and why…
NGF PARTNERS WITH GREENLIGHT ADVISORS TO BRING MORE INSIGHT TO MUNICIPAL GOLF
To support the 2025 U.S. Municipal Golf Study (sign-up extended to 11/15/25) and offer advisory services to member courses Chicago,…
NGF SHORT GAME: GOLF’S PRIVATE SIDE
Golf is predominantly a public game in the U.S., with nearly three-quarters of courses open to all and less than…
NGF SHORT GAME: GOLF’S $100 MILLION PHONE PROBLEM
If you’ve spent any time on golf social media lately, you’ve probably seen a skit lampooning the ridiculous calls that…
NGF SHORT GAME: A NEAR RECORD-SETTING PACE
When it comes to national indicators of golf’s sustained play levels, consider this: all 26 peak-season months dating back to…
NGF PRESIDENT GREG NATHAN JOINS THE HACKERS PARADISE OFF COURSE PODCAST
National Golf Foundation President and CEO Greg Nathan sat down with host Dan Edwards on episode 264 of the Off…
NGF SHORT GAME: THE ‘NOT REAL’ ADVANTAGE
As we close out our discussion on short courses – for now – we’re struck by a perception that exists…
NGF’S GREG NATHAN DETAILS INDUSTRY JOURNEY ON ‘LARRY THE GOLF GUY’ PODCAST
In this episode of the Larry the Golf Guy podcast, the host speaks with National Golf Foundation President and CEO…
NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH KONETIQ, TRANSFORMING GOLF MARKETING CAPABILITIES
JUPITER, FL – The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the industry’s leading authority on golf research, data, and consumer insights, has…
NGF SHORT GAME: IS GOLF TRAPPED BETWEEN LOYALISTS AND FUTURE GROWTH?
By NGF Chief Research Officer David Lorentz Over the past few months, we’ve been exploring the concept of loyalty in…
NGF SHORT GAME: GOLF’S TRAVEL BOOM AND THE HIDDEN LOYALTY ENGINE
The past three years have seen record or near-record numbers of U.S. golfers traveling to play the game. Whether buddy…
NGF SHORT GAME: U.S. STATES AND THE MOST PREMIUM PUBLIC GOLF
Amid healthy increases in participation and play over the past several years, it isn’t uncommon to hear golfers in certain…
NGF SHORT GAME: GOLF’S COURSE CORRECTION IS OVER
Over the past two years, the total number of open and operating golf courses in the U.S. is virtually unchanged….
GOLF PARTICIPATION IS GROWING & DIVERSIFYING
NGF Short Game The face of golf may have changed more in the past five years than the previous 50….
NGF AND PLAYERS 1ST ANNOUNCE 2025 GOLFERSVOICE AWARD WINNERS
The National Golf Foundation and Players 1st are pleased to recognize 36 daily fee and municipal golf facilities that earned…
NGF SHORT GAME: COURSE ECONOMICS IN THE EXPERIENCE ERA
The economics of a golf course business flows from a simple but powerful principle: every tee time represents perishable inventory…
NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION RELEASES 2025 LIST OF THE TOP 100 BUSINESSES IN GOLF
NGF initiative recognizes the most successful, influential and prominent companies in the U.S. golf business Jupiter, FL – The National…
NGF SHORT GAME: GOLF’S STATE-OF-INDUSTRY IN 3 MINUTES
Momentum across the recreational side of the U.S. golf industry remained broadly positive in 2024, and future indicators point to…
NGF SHORT GAME: IS HOLIDAY GOLF PURCHASING CHANGING?
This age of fitting, customization and personalization can present a serious challenge for those seeking to identify the perfect holiday…
