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Next Generation Golf Business Leaders + Useful Insights from Industry Veterans

Millennials as Golf Business Owners | Executive Voices | Monthly Rounds Report

Questions, Answers, and Insights for everyone in the Business of Golf

 

Welcome to the December issue of The Q from NGF

 

 

 

Millennials in Golf – as Business Owners

Young adults remain a major part of golf’s participant base, with a pool of about 6.2 million golfers that contradicts some claims that golf is losing these “Millennial Golfers.” This next generation is also making waves as business owners within a competitive market. See their stories.

BY ADAM STANLEY

 

 

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Parlaying Passion into a Golf Career: GOLFTEC’s Joe Assell

The founder and CEO of GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf lessons and instruction, Joe Assell offers advice to entrepreneurs looking to turn their passion into a career in the golf industry.

BY JOE ASSELL

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Research Snapshot: Golf Events and Outings 

In the past year, 62% of all golfers in the U.S. participated in some kind of social or competitive golf event. Here’s a look at which types of outings were most frequently-played.
 

BY NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION

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Q&A with LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan

LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan talks with the NGF about his tour's trajectory, inspiration and business advice, his first job in golf and his outlook for the golf industry overall.

BY NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION

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October 2018 Monthly Rounds Played

Rounds of golf for October dropped 10.3% compared to a year ago as temperatures dipped in many major golf regions across the country. The national year-to-date total is now -3.9%. More….

 

The ROI on Course Renovations

The biggest form of investment for golf facilities over the past decade has been course restorations and renovations. So, just what are these properties seeing in return?
 

BY MICHAEL CROLEY

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Giving Back to Golf

PGA TOUR Superstore has one of the strongest trajectories in the game, with plans to hit 50 locations by 2020. The company is also focusing on introducing more people to the game, increasing participation and enhancing engagement.

BY MICHAEL BUTEAU

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