National Golf Foundation

What is the NGF and why should you join?

The NGF is the most trusted source of information and insights on the business of golf. As the only trade association serving 4,000 members from all segments of the golf industry, NGF is a non-profit, objective and independent resource dedicated to supporting all the people, companies, facilities and associations that earn their living in golf.

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industry intelligence for better business decisions

Golf and the Millennial Generation

Examination of 18- to 34-year-old golfers and non-golfers, details the attitudes, behaviors and perceptions ...
Summary of Golf Participation in the U.S. - 2016

One-page summary of golfers in 2015 including age groups, Committed, Female, Junior and Minority ...
Golf Participation in the U.S. - 2016 Edition

A detailed profile of U.S. golfers in several segments including interested non-golfers...
Golf Facilities in the U.S. - 2016

NGF's annual tally of U.S. golf course development and total golf supply. Includes openings, closures and construction data...
Golf Industry Overview

Summarizes recent trends in golf participation, rounds played, golf course development and equipment sales...
Core Golfers & Technology

A snapshot of golfers and technology from NGF's new 2011 Study...