Appetite for Golf Remains Strong
London, England: Golf courses across Great Britain continue to record impressive ‘Rounds Played’ numbers in 2026, with figures from the first six months of the year on track to outpace 2024, 2023, and 2022.
London, England: Golf courses across Great Britain continue to record impressive ‘Rounds Played’ numbers in 2026, with figures from the first six months of the year on track to outpace 2024, 2023, and 2022.
South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the trade body dedicated to golf course ownership and operations, has released its 2026 Golf Business Pulse Report.
Melbourne, Australia: The most comprehensive governance study ever conducted across Australian golf has found persistent structural challenges, but a clear pathway to improvement.
Florida, United States: When it comes to post-pandemic participation gains in recreational golf in the US, females have outpaced their male counterparts and accounted for a greater share of growth.
Minnesota, United States: The Toro Company has released its fiscal 2025 Sustainability Impact Report, highlighting the company’s continued focus and progress toward its strategic priorities.
St Andrews, Scotland: New participation figures confirm that Asia is the leading region for adults playing golf among R&A affiliated regions and also highlight the current participation boom in the sport.
Pune, India: The global golf equipment market is expected to be valued at US$8.9 billion in 2026 and projected to reach US$12.9 billion by 2033 with the Asia-Pacific region being a prime driver.
Edinburgh, Scotland: Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf technology and performance data, has launched The Women’s Game, By The Numbers, an eBook dedicated to female golfers.
Connecticut, United States: Arccos Golf, the world’s largest on-course tracking system and a leader in connected AI golf products, has released the 2026 edition of its Annual Driving Distance Report.
Kansas, United States: Shot-tracking and distance measuring brand Garmin has published its latest Trends in Golf Data Report, highlighting overall trends from Garmin golfers worldwide in 2025.
Atlanta, United States: Old Tom Capital has released its 2026 Golf Industry Outlook, arguing that golf is entering a new phase of institutional interest.
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has published a new edition of its golf and health report, outlining the physical, social and mental benefits of the sport.