As we close out our discussion on short courses – for now – we’re struck by a perception that exists…
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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…
NGF SHORT GAME: GOLF’S MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT
The supply and demand of the golf economy are in pretty good balance right now. Full tee sheets and the…
NGF SHORT GAME: GOLF’S NEVER-ENDING QUEST
It has been written (by NGF and many others) that a golfer who is improving is golf’s best customer. Golf…
PLAYERS 1ST AND NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION PARTNER TO LAUNCH GOLFERSVOICE
Jupiter, FL — Players 1st announced today a partnership with the National Golf Foundation to revolutionize the way operators at…
NGF SHORT GAME: DOES GOLF HAVE A CAPACITY PROBLEM?
Golf is a bit unusual in that the dream scenario for many serious players is having your favorite course, grass…
NGF SHORT GAME: WHO’S KEEPING SCORE?
What does the average golfer shoot during a round of golf? It seems like a straightforward question, but there’s some…
NGF MIDYEAR ROUNDS UPDATE: PEAK PLAY NUMBERS
At the midway point of 2024, U.S. rounds are trending 2% ahead of the midyear total from 2023 — a year during…
NGF REPORT: GOLF INDUSTRY MOMENTUM IN THE “COVID ERA”
Golf has enjoyed a renaissance since the Coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, with increases in participation, play and broader…
