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Radical Hospitality: The Key to Player Retention?

Changing the Business of Golf: For People, For Nature, For Business

Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf. A go-to source of insights, stories and practical solutions for golf course business owners, leaders and managers. 

For more than 30 years we have been a market leader in the global golf industry creating innovative turf management solutions for golf courses in 43 countries.

As a forward-thinking industry leader, we care not only for the health, quality and consistency of your fairways and greens, we care about the health of the game itself and the industry’s long-term business sustainability.

That’s why we invest in the game from the ground up with the aim of helping golf course businesses reach their full economic and environmental potential.

Throughout this site you can find free-to-access market research, in-depth features, leading sustainability insights and much more.

Features

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How to Sustain Record On-course Demand

In the United States, the world's largest market with 14,000 green grass courses and nearly 27 million customers rounds were up in 2023, on-course participation was up and female engagement was at an all-time high, according to the National Golf Foundation.
MGA & Love.Golf

Unlocking diversity: Golf's opportunity to access untapped communities

The significant communities beyond golf's traditional audiences.

Market Research

Since 2011 we have led the industry with groundbreaking market research – including highlighting a $35 billion opportunity to increase the number of women and girls playing golf.

Reports

Latest Podcasts

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How Golf Can Demonstrate Value, Growth & Environmental Leadership with Elizabeth Guertal

Golf courses need to position themselves as a valuable asset to our ecosystem if they are to reshape the perceptions of the sport, Beth Guertal tells latest podcast.
Keith Wood

How to Build Inclusion & Retain Top Talent with Keith Wood

As Quail Hollow Club prepares to host the 2025 PGA Championship, we speak to the Director of Greens and Grounds, Keith Wood, on the latest podcast episode.
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NGF CEO: Radical Hospitality is the Key to Player Retention

Greg Nathan explores the critical changes golf clubs and courses can make to retain players and unlock significant revenue

Latest News

How Golf Can Demonstrate Value, Growth & Environmental Leadership

How to Build Inclusion & Retain Top Talent

A strong team culture, according to Keith Wood, is the key to successful golf course mana

NGF CEO: Radical Hospitality is the Key to Player Retention

Golf course businesses have a significant opportunity to improve the customer e

Changing The Business Of Golf

Syngenta's fly-on-the-wall documentary
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