The number of U.S. golfers participating in leagues – whether run internally by golf facilities or externally by national organizations – has jumped 68% since 2019.

Cost of Membership

Last year, private club industry initiation fees rose 8.7% and dues were up 6.2%. General managers plan on duplicating the increased percentages (of 8.7% and 6.2%) this year as well. Impressively, 34% of private clubs report growing waitlists to join.

Drinks All Around

Up to 66 percent of golfers spend money on food/beverage during a visit and food/beverage accounts for roughly 30 percent of operating revenue at the average private club.

LIV Golf

You have likely heard that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was pulling the financial plug on LIV Golf at the end of 2026. Until then, it’s business as usual. The glimmer at the end of the tunnel probably isn’t daylight.