There are currently new golf courses in planning or under construction in 88 different countries — from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe.
This worldwide developmental pipeline encompasses more than 500 course projects in total, with half of those in the U.S.
The National Golf Foundation (NGF) maintains the definitive database of more than 37,600 golf courses globally, with a team of researchers continually verifying the operational status of every golf facility worldwide. NGF’s database team also tracks projects under development, an increasingly challenging task for a game played in 207 countries and territories.
The U.S. currently has by far the most courses in various stages of development.
So, at the midpoint of 2024, what do the changes in golf supply look like on a national level? And how do U.S. course openings, closings and new construction compare to recent years and “pre-pandemic” years? Which countries outside the U.S. have the most active golf development?
For more, see NGF’s latest free industry message HERE.
NGF members wanting to dive deeper can get more on U.S. supply changes so far in 2024 can find more HERE in the Full Shots sidebar on our website.
And any business that might benefit from licensing all or part of the NGF’s international course database or Construction Report should contact Kevin McLendon at kmclendon@ngf.org.
About the NGF
Founded in 1936, the National Golf Foundation is a dynamic membership organization supported and trusted by thousands of golf related businesses and individuals who rely on NGF to provide the most up-to-date, accurate and objective insights on the state of the game and business of golf. It is the only trade association for everyone in the golf business, advocating for growth by educating and connecting its members. NGF is also the leading marketing services provider in golf, leveraging a database of 2.5 million golfers and the industry’s most comprehensive worldwide database of golf facilities. Additionally, NGF’s research arm works with individual companies to help them better understand their markets and grow their businesses.
Contact:
Erik Matuszewski
National Golf Foundation
Editorial Director
(561) 354-1637
(609) 577-0652
erikm@ngf.org
Photo credit: Matt Gibson/Pinehurst Resort (Pinehurst No. 10 course)
