The Q

The (new) communications platform for the National Golf Foundation, with questions, answers and insights for everyone in, or interested in, the golf business.

[National Golf Foundation @NGF_GolfBizInfo]

One of the biggest movers & shakers in #golf media has been @DiscoveryIncTV, w launch of @@GOLFTV, teaming w the @PGATOUR and Tiger, and now acquisition of @@GolfDigest. So what is the vision of Discovery Golf? https://t.co/RCHNdWhuuh

[National Golf Foundation @NGF_GolfBizInfo]

Golf has welcomed more than 2 million beginners each of the past five years. And the newcomers are further diversifying the game's participant base.

The key for future growth? Effectively converting more of these trials into committed golfers. #growthegame #golf

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Golf is a game of a lifetime. Introduce 'em while they're young.

[National Golf Foundation @NGF_GolfBizInfo]

Programs like @TheFirstTee and @TGA_Sports bring #golf to thousands of schools (and kids) each year. See how this kind of exposure positively influences perceptions about golf & generates interest in the game:
https://t.co/iqiOXWFwIm #growthegame

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A visual look at how welcoming #golf is to women: https://t.co/PlmOZqsplu

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There's a bunch of new #golf course openings to look forward to this year, from the Ozarks to southwest Utah. Here's a rundown: https://t.co/tsYXtONI0a

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What's the future for #golf streaming? Will the new PGA Tour schedule be a success? What's next for Tiger? Mike McCarley, who oversees all things golf for @NBCSports & @GolfChannel, sits down for a Q&A : https://t.co/occSmBEwGr #sportsbiz

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The @coorecrenshaw Plantation Course in Kapalua, Maui, officially closed today for a 9-month, $11M renovation. Here's what went into the decision: https://t.co/sOkRAZ3Fzm

[National Golf Foundation @NGF_GolfBizInfo]

In the latest Q&A from @TheNGFQ, @clubcorp CEO David Pillsbury talks about an investment in BigShots Golf, the company’s growth, non-traditional forms of #golf and the future of the industry. Check it out here: https://t.co/6WXIEmUuu4

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Weather was a major story for the #golf industry in 2018 -- more rain than the brutal cold snap many parts of the U.S. experienced this week. The Q recently took a dive into Mother Nature's effect on rounds-played: https://t.co/WXCaXqZPZ1

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Did it feel like rain kept you off the #golf course more often than usual in 2018? You weren't alone. Course operators around the country lament the weather's impact on the decline in rounds-played: https://t.co/WXCaXqZPZ1

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The Plantation Course @GolfatKapalua is set for a nine-month, $11M+ renovation. See how @Troon Golf, @coorecrenshaw and ownership came together on the project: https://t.co/sOkRAZ3Fzm

[The Q @TheNGFQ]

January is a perfect time to look ahead to some of the notable #golf course openings set for 2019. From a @tgrdesignbytw public venue in the Ozarks to a private project at a former citrus grove led by Michael Jordan: https://t.co/tsYXtONI0a

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As golf's instruction + lesson leader, @GOLFTEC has one of the most impressive trajectories in the #golf biz. Here, CEO Joe @Assell offers advice to entrepreneurs, talks about overcoming obstacles, and shares his business philsophy & approach: https://t.co/5KuxbTVPRs

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Young adults (18-35) account for 26% of golfers and pump about $5B into the industry every year. See how the game's next generation is also making waves as successful #golf entrepreneurs: https://t.co/eCcMS5w8ot @NoLayingUp @swanniesapparel @BradleyPutters @lieandloftgolf

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One of the most sought-after indoor #golf facilities in NYC is at the @bridge_golf learning center. See how this Harlem foundation is successfully bringing inner-city kids to the game: https://t.co/reRjDLQkUK

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Golf facilities have pumped more than $3.25B into course renovations the past 12 years. Looking back several years on, many owners/operators are realizing the ROI, whether in the form of increased revenue, rounds-played or membership acquisition. https://t.co/JQnkzxcQyO

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Steph Curry, Tony Romo, MJ, Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice, Aaron Rodgers... Some of the biggest names in professional sports gravitate to #golf in their free time and after their playing careers. So, how do they affect public perception of the game? https://t.co/cSNFmfbMZ2

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NGF research finds that one in 10 Americans plans to purchase a #golf-related gift for a friend or family member this holiday season. Here’s a peek at some must have gift ideas for any golfer. https://t.co/j3ecbd11qY

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Golf is among the biggest US recreation activities based on wholesale equipment dollars, trailing only camping and fishing while exceeding ⚾️ 🏀+ 🏈combined. See how that's helping an NGF Top 100 #golf biz like @PGATSS to continue growing: https://t.co/hkqsRl3Tua

[National Golf Foundation @NGF_GolfBizInfo]

Research shows that off-course participation (think @Topgolf, @driveshack, @FullSwingGolf) encourages people to play more traditional #golf: https://t.co/CaakJDMJlQ