New On-Ramps Help Boost Golf Participation

Looking broadly at the game’s evolution and its overall participant base, the total number of on- and off-course golfers in the U.S. has risen to record levels because of the emergence and continued growth of non-traditional forms of the game.

Rounds of golf for September 2022 were down almost 2% compared to the same period a year ago, the first year-over-year decline in national play over the past four months.

With over 1,000 golf courses in Florida and South Carolina impacted by the storm – some far more significantly than others – there’s bound to be a residual effect on play for at least a short window of time.

“We were down significantly in April and not exactly sure what to expect… and then it came roaring back.”

August of 2022 yielded the third straight peak-season month of year-over-year play increases at U.S. golf courses.

The Differentiation in Golfer Age Groups

The meaningful differences between age cohorts can be of particular relevance and importance for those in the golf business, helping to understand the wants, needs and motivations of customers.