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Earlier this week the United States Golf Association (USGA)hosted it's final Town Hall for 2024. A few stats and key takeaways shared by CEO, Mike Whan. 137 million Americans consuming and playing the game of golf in 2024. This is +12% vs. 2023. 47 million Americans playing golf, which is +13 million since 2019. And another 23 million, currently not playing, express high interest in playing the game. +1.5 million more golfers played golf on a green grass golf course in 2024 vs. 2023. And course play is 72% Public vs. 28% Private. Growth Driven by three segments: Women, Juniors, People of Color. These segments combined are +40% over the last 5 years. Here's a link to the full video of the Town Hall: https://lnkd.in/g52w8GrP

How can the capture and use of data help golfers improve their game, equipment manufacturers evolve their products, and golf courses reduce expenses? Find out in this revealing episode of CohnReznick and Golf Digest’s Business of Golf series, with insights on the growing impact of data in business. Watch now. https://lnkd.in/eCfyADGF #BusinessofGolf

Want to unlock more revenue while enhancing efficiency at your golf course? In this insightful article, Tagmarshal CEO Bodo Sieber dives deep into how data-driven decision-making empowers golf operators to achieve: ✔️ Greater profitability ✔️ Enhanced pace of play ✔️ Boost operational efficiency Don't miss out on these valuable insights that will transform your golf operation! 👉Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dx4fGyUq

Foothills Golf Course uses Tagmarshal’s data to identify times that play quicker, allowing them to reduce gap intervals during these periods. This creates additional tee sheet capacity and an immediate bottom-line boost.📈 💡Discover how they did it and explore more optimization strategies from our recent webinar guests. ➡️https://lnkd.in/dCkzx39k

For decades, we've witnessed how a round of golf can transform business relationships. 🏌 But before we annouce some big news... we're curious: Is it the uninterrupted hours of conversation? The shared challenge of the game? Or perhaps the change in environment that sparks innovation? To our corporate golf enthusiasts, what makes golf such a powerful tool for business connection? 🤝 #ExecutiveLife #BusinessGolf #GhardyTours

I am STOKED to be the keynote speaker at Apex Invest: Las Vegas Apex Group Ltd where I will be sharing: “How to Perform Like a Pro” We will be combining relevant topics of health, wealth, and relationships from the main stage to the golf course for two full days!! Would you like to join me at the Wynn Hotel in Vegas for this content and full round at the golf course?! ⛳️🌟🎙️ Send me a message if you’re interested to learn more!! #keynote #keynotespeaker #investors #apexinvest

The 2025 Graffis Report is NOW AVAILABLE. 📣 (Our holistic state-of-industry overview for the 2024 calendar year). NGF Members - head to https://lnkd.in/eSsMBRyb now to download your copy and access an exclusive deep-dive into the game’s key data points on the business of golf and the health of the game. Curious about how we can help you grow your business in 2025? Head to Room W207A at the PGA Show this week to learn more! 🔑 📈 #golfindustry #golfbusiness #businessdata #ngf #golf #research #insights #businesssuccess #pgashow #pgashow2025

A word from Loyiso Bala, Business Manager at @umhlobowenenefm @trufm reflecting on today’s Golf Day and the exciting opportunities ahead. Watch to hear more about the value behind today’s experience! #SABCSales #GolfDay #BusinessConnections #NetworkingSuccess

There is no doubt that golf is big business but is it in danger of making the age old elitist mistakes of the past which alienate the masses? Globally it’s estimated that the golf market is worth in excess of £70.5bn, a figure that is expected to rise to £80.5bn by 2028, exhibiting a healthy Compound Annual Growth Rate of 3.4 per cent. Why? Continue reading to find out 👇 https://lnkd.in/ey3e69vB

GBQ Issue 5: Essential reading 📱 The fifth digital issue of Golf Business Quarterly is packed with insightful content from leading industry experts, including: 🔊 On this month's GBQ podcast, Sarah Stirk meets Bernhard Academy director, and industry stalwart, Sami Strutt. Listen here: https://ow.ly/IWtG50U06t7 📊 The Data: Our research in association with Ipsos explores which type of golfers are spending heavily - and what on. Read more: https://ow.ly/8ZHl50U58Ja 💷 Insight: We speak to Gullane Golf Club general manager Gordon Simpson CMDip outlines how they determine their green fee pricing. Read more: https://ow.ly/JSv950U07lB 💡 Deep dive: Colin Mayes of the Burhill Group Limited (BGL), explains how investing in their retail offering has produced record revenue figures. Read more: https://ow.ly/21ng50U5a3E 🏌️ The Inspiration: Showcasing how Black British Golfers events going from strength-to-strength and bringing more kids into golf. Read more: https://ow.ly/wITG50U07Fz 📧 If you'd like to receive all these insightful opinions, data and stories but around the golf industry direct to your inbox, click the link below. Subscribe to GBQ: https://bit.ly/4cdXVbV