National Golf Foundation

A new report shows women and girls accounted for 52% of net on-course participation gains from 2020 to 2025, pushing female representation to a record-high 28%.

With 12 million-plus annual travelers and a $40 billion impact, golf travel is hitting new peaks. The NGF highlights how record demand is driving resort growth and strengthening player connections

The number of golf facilities and courses in the U.S. has held steady for five years at around 14,000 and 16,000. Also, course closures have fallen to their lowest counts since 2004

More people are playing more golf in more ways than any time in history. The metrics are getting their own mic drop moment

NGF’s member-only overview features golf participation and course supply data along with rounds information for 2025

Nathan will offer fresh data and insight on the health and momentum of the U.S. golf economy

The company adds Reid Gorman as senior vice president of business intelligence and operations and Bill Golden as senior vice president of strategic services