View the latest news and golf course industry data on the impact of COVID-19 and coronavirus around the U.S. and globally.
Full Golf Advisor Coronavirus Coverage
2:16
July 28, 2020
Bookings are up 100% in markets such as Chicago and Philadelphia and golf cart market is expected to grow 5%. View this and more data related to COVID-19 impact on the golf industry. Gary Williams shares these details and more in the latest GolfNow Industry Weekly Report for July 28, 2020.
1 Min Read
![Tim Gavrich]()
July 24, 2020
Stave off infection, save the environment, stay hydrated.
2 Min Read
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July 23, 2020
With other sports on the sidelines, YOC rounds and membership on the rise.
1:59
July 21, 2020
Gary Williams details the recent online rounds booked this summer, including more rounds being booked during the week. Interest in golf travel, however, is taking a hit due to a surge in cases in the U.S. View this and more in this week's GolfNow Industry Weekly Report.
2:19
July 14, 2020
Tee times in July are consistent with high demand in May and June while new and returning golfers are also up 50% in many markets and golf course closures are at their lowest level since March. View the latest golf industry numbers.
2 Min Read
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July 13, 2020
The affable Irishman, who is launching an instructional series, Lessons with a Champion Golfer on GolfPass, must wait to defend the claret jug until next summer.
2:19
July 7, 2020
This week's GNIR with Gary Williams surveys the latest data on rounds played in the U.S. and in Europe, as well as notable trends from golfers during COVID-19 in 2020.
1 Min Read
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July 7, 2020
Just how safe is golf? That's been a question in 2020 that both those golf facility operators and government officials have grappled with in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 Min Read
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July 2, 2020
With a reduced green fee, push carts allowed and more opportunities for non-resort-guests to play, there are silver linings on the Monterey Peninsula
2:19
June 30, 2020
96% of North American golf courses are reopen and June saw a sharp increase in reactivated and new golfers. The U.K. is now welcoming back guests to golf courses. Gary Williams shares these items and more in the the GolfNow Industry Weekly Report for June 30th.
4 Min Read
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June 30, 2020
Golf courses and resorts have reopened across the U.S., but it's still a different experience at courses coast-to-coast. From accommodations to meals, here are some new items to consider for travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
8 Min Read
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June 30, 2020
Golf road trips are the best, especially through such epic environs as Cali's mountains, coastline and desert.
2:19
June 23, 2020
This week's GolfNow Weekly Industry Report, Gary Williams shares the latest rounds data from a record-breaking Father's Day weekend as well as new information on how many rounds were likely lost due to COVID-19. New York City municipal golf courses are still not reopened, while Chicago's has and is seeing strong demand.
4:57
June 19, 2020
President of Kiawah Island Resort, Roger Warren checks in with Sr. Managing Editor of Golf Advisor Brandon Tucker to share how The Sanctuary Hotel reopened in June 2020, as well as a look ahead to the Kiawah 2.0 progress ahead of the 2021 PGA Championship.
4 Min Read
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June 18, 2020
It took a 13-hour drive from NoCal to Washington state to make it happen.
2:14
June 16, 2020
This week's industry report highlights promising trends in new golfer participation and looks at how in one city, golf course beer is helping support relief efforts.
1 Min Read
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June 11, 2020
Operations remain suspended due to COVID-19 at these nationally-recognized golf courses which include Top 100 and PGA Tour venues.
5:46
June 10, 2020
Construction delays and travel restrictions are forcing golf course architects to get creative. Michigan-based Wilczynski has projects from Florida to upstate New York and he and the clubs that have hired him are working through new challenges posed by the pandemic.
4:02
June 9, 2020
June 9th is a big week for the golf industry as the PGA Tour returns to action in Fort Worth, Texas. Gary Williams shares what's new in the business around the world in this week's GolfNow Weekly Industry Report.
View the latest news and golf course industry data on the impact of COVID-19 and coronavirus around the U.S. and globally.
Full Golf Advisor Coronavirus Coverage
2:16
July 28, 2020
Bookings are up 100% in markets such as Chicago and Philadelphia and golf cart market is expected to grow 5%. View this and more data related to COVID-19 impact on the golf industry. Gary Williams shares these details and more in the latest GolfNow Industry Weekly Report for July 28, 2020.
1 Min Read
![Tim Gavrich]()
July 24, 2020
Stave off infection, save the environment, stay hydrated.
2 Min Read
![]()
July 23, 2020
With other sports on the sidelines, YOC rounds and membership on the rise.
1:59
July 21, 2020
Gary Williams details the recent online rounds booked this summer, including more rounds being booked during the week. Interest in golf travel, however, is taking a hit due to a surge in cases in the U.S. View this and more in this week's GolfNow Industry Weekly Report.
2:19
July 14, 2020
Tee times in July are consistent with high demand in May and June while new and returning golfers are also up 50% in many markets and golf course closures are at their lowest level since March. View the latest golf industry numbers.
2 Min Read
![]()
July 13, 2020
The affable Irishman, who is launching an instructional series, Lessons with a Champion Golfer on GolfPass, must wait to defend the claret jug until next summer.
2:19
July 7, 2020
This week's GNIR with Gary Williams surveys the latest data on rounds played in the U.S. and in Europe, as well as notable trends from golfers during COVID-19 in 2020.
1 Min Read
![]()
July 7, 2020
Just how safe is golf? That's been a question in 2020 that both those golf facility operators and government officials have grappled with in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 Min Read
![]()
July 2, 2020
With a reduced green fee, push carts allowed and more opportunities for non-resort-guests to play, there are silver linings on the Monterey Peninsula
2:19
June 30, 2020
96% of North American golf courses are reopen and June saw a sharp increase in reactivated and new golfers. The U.K. is now welcoming back guests to golf courses. Gary Williams shares these items and more in the the GolfNow Industry Weekly Report for June 30th.
4 Min Read
![]()
June 30, 2020
Golf courses and resorts have reopened across the U.S., but it's still a different experience at courses coast-to-coast. From accommodations to meals, here are some new items to consider for travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
8 Min Read
![]()
June 30, 2020
Golf road trips are the best, especially through such epic environs as Cali's mountains, coastline and desert.
2:19
June 23, 2020
This week's GolfNow Weekly Industry Report, Gary Williams shares the latest rounds data from a record-breaking Father's Day weekend as well as new information on how many rounds were likely lost due to COVID-19. New York City municipal golf courses are still not reopened, while Chicago's has and is seeing strong demand.
4:57
June 19, 2020
President of Kiawah Island Resort, Roger Warren checks in with Sr. Managing Editor of Golf Advisor Brandon Tucker to share how The Sanctuary Hotel reopened in June 2020, as well as a look ahead to the Kiawah 2.0 progress ahead of the 2021 PGA Championship.
4 Min Read
![]()
June 18, 2020
It took a 13-hour drive from NoCal to Washington state to make it happen.
2:14
June 16, 2020
This week's industry report highlights promising trends in new golfer participation and looks at how in one city, golf course beer is helping support relief efforts.
1 Min Read
![]()
June 11, 2020
Operations remain suspended due to COVID-19 at these nationally-recognized golf courses which include Top 100 and PGA Tour venues.
5:46
June 10, 2020
Construction delays and travel restrictions are forcing golf course architects to get creative. Michigan-based Wilczynski has projects from Florida to upstate New York and he and the clubs that have hired him are working through new challenges posed by the pandemic.
4:02
June 9, 2020
June 9th is a big week for the golf industry as the PGA Tour returns to action in Fort Worth, Texas. Gary Williams shares what's new in the business around the world in this week's GolfNow Weekly Industry Report.