21/01/2025
Golf’s State of the Industry: 2024 Highlights
Momentum in U.S. golf continues strong! Here are some key takeaways:
⛳ 28M on-course golfers in 2024—a 7th consecutive year of growth, with the biggest jump since Tiger Woods’ peak in 2000.
⛳ 47.2M total participants (on/off-course) — a 38% increase since 2019.
⛳ Female participation at record levels
⛳ Rounds Played hit a new high for the 3rd time in 4 years.
⛳ Fewest course closures in 20 years and the most new course development since 2011.
📈 The future of golf is bright!
NGF's annual state-of-industry overview provides a holistic look at the U.S. golf industry for 2024