As the numbers show growth in women’s participation in golf, courses and clubs are adding heavier doses of instructional programming to complement the traditional low-key, more casual outreach efforts.
Tennessee, Louisiana Take Chances on Municipal Courses
The Cleveland, Tenn., city council voted to enter into a leasing contract to keep the Waterville Golf Course open. In Baton Rouge, La., the park commission decided to not follow The National Golf Foundation’s recommendation to close some of its seven golf courses, instead opting to adjust prices and focus on maintenance.
National Golf Foundation Introduces American Golf Census
The National Golf Foundation (NGF) has launched the American Golf Census to count the country’s estimated 27 million golfers. The American Golf Census will improve the industry’s marketing and promotional capabilities, stimulating rounds played, and equipment and incremental sales locally. Additionally, information about golfers obtained from the Census will allow policymakers to better understand…