| Standard Report | Premium Report | |
|---|---|---|
| Current State of the Industry |  |
|
| Market Size (industry trends) | |
|
| Market Forecast (5-year projection) | |
|
| Products/Services Breakdown | |
|
| Revenue per State | |
|
| Financial Metrics | |
|
| Salary & Compensation Statistics | |
|
| Public Company Information | |
|
| Key Private Companies | |
|
| Government Vendors | |
|
| Instant Download - Available immediately upon purchase | |
|
Download both PDF and Excel
|
|
|
| Download now: |
2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Golf Courses and Country Clubs
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Golf Courses and Country Clubs:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.
| Statistics | 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue) |
Order at top of page | |
| Total Firms | ||
| Total Employees | ||
| Average Revenue Per Firm | ||
| Average Employees Per Firm | ||
| Average Revenue Per Employee | ||
Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.
| Forecast / Industry Outlook | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Forecast ($ millions) | |||||
| Projected Industry Growth Rate (%) | |||||
Industry Insights
Major trends affect the Golf Courses and Country Clubs industry include:- Aging player demographic
- Increasing golf tourism
- Technological advancements in equipment
- Environmental sustainability pressures
- Growing female participation
- Shift towards more accessible public courses
- Popularity of alternative golf formats (i.e., Topgolf, mini golf)
- Rising interest in golf fitness and training
- Adoption of smart technology for course management
- Decreasing membership in traditional country clubs
- Impact of global economic fluctuations
- Expansion of online golf instruction and social platforms
- Increased competition from other leisure activities
Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Golf Courses and Country Clubs industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.| Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
Industry Total |
|||
Golf Course And Country Club Services |
|||
Golf Course And Country Club - Memberships |
|||
Golf Course And Country Club - Greens/Guest Fees |
|||
Fitness And Recreational Sports Center Services |
|||
Corporate And Party Event Services |
|||
Meals And Beverages, Prepared And Served Or Dispensed, For Immediate Consumption |
|||
Meals And Non-Alcoholicoholic Beverages |
|||
Alcoholic Beverages |
|||
Rental Or Lease Of Goods And/Or Equipment |
|||
Rental Of Sports And Recreational Equipment |
|||
Resale Of Merchandise |
|||
Resale Of Equipment For Sports And Recreational Activities |
|||
Resale Of Other Merchandise |
|||
All Other Receipts |
|||
All Other Operating Receipts |
|||
All Other Revenue |
|||
U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.| Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | Order at top of page |
|
| Operating Revenue | ||
| Cost of Goods Sold | ||
| Gross Profit | ||
Operating Expenses | ||
| Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity | ||
| Repairs | ||
| Rent paid on business property | ||
| Charitable Contributions | ||
| Depletion | ||
| Domestic production activities deduction | ||
| Advertising | ||
| Compensation of officers | ||
| Salaries and wages | ||
| Employee benefit programs | ||
| Taxes and Licenses | ||
| Bad Debts | ||
| Depreciation | ||
| Amortization | ||
| Other Operating Expenses | ||
| Total Operating Expenses | ||
| Operating Income | ||
| Non-Operating Income | ||
| EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) | ||
| Interest Expense | ||
| Earnings Before Taxes | ||
| Income Tax | ||
| Net Profit Net Income | ||
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Golf Courses and Country Clubs company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.| Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
|---|---|
| Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Golf Courses and Country Clubs industry is performing. | |
| Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
|
| Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
|
| Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Golf Courses and Country Clubs measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
|
| Liquidity Ratios | Industry Average |
|---|---|
| Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
| Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
|
| Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
|
| Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators | Industry Average |
|---|---|
| Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
|
| Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
|
| Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
|
| Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
|
Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Occupations | 6% | Order at top of page |
||
| Chief Executives | 0% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 4% | |||
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 16% | |||
| Food and Beverage Serving Workers | 9% | |||
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 11% | |||
| Grounds Maintenance Workers | 7% | |||
| Grounds Maintenance Workers | 7% | |||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 7% | |||
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 34% | |||
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers | 13% | |||
| Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers | 13% | |||
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 13% | |||
| Other Personal Care and Service Workers | 17% | |||
| Recreation and Fitness Workers | 16% | |||
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 13% | |||
| Sales and Related Occupations | 6% | |||
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 10% | |||
| Information and Record Clerks | 7% | |||
Golf Courses and Country Clubs Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Golf Courses and Country Clubs industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Golf Courses and Country Clubs industry and adjacent sectors:| Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
| Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Golf Courses and Country Clubs industry. |
Source:
Latest Industry News
- Fianna Hills Country Club redevelopment plan on Fort Smith Board agenda - Consideration of a new master land use plan amendment tied to redevelopment of the almost 32 acres around the former Fianna Hills Country Club is on the Fort Smith (07/06/2025)
- Oldest golf club in Georgia? This Savannah one dates back to 1794 - What's the oldest golf club in Georgia? It also stakes claim as the oldest in the country. Records show it dates back to the late 18th century. (07/06/2025)
- 4 people injured after fireworks discharge at golf course on Cape Cod - A possible fireworks discharge occurred at a country club on Cape Cod, Massachusetts State Police confirmed Wednesday. (07/03/2025)
- 11-hole course, pools, tennis, bowling: Big changes coming to Kalamazoo Country Club - Big changes are coming to Kalamazoo Country Club as it builds an 11-hole short course, a new clubhouse and prepares to redo its 18-hole championship course. (07/02/2025)
- Great Hills Country Club to renovate golf course, other facilities in $22M project - The country club is set to replace its golf course irrigation system, make clubhouse and racket sports facility improvements, and more. (07/02/2025)
- Can you afford these Grand Strand golf clubs? They are among SC’s most expensive - Country Club magazine, a publication that offers information on clubs across the country, recently listed its top 25 most expensive country clubs in South Carolina. Two area country clubs made the list – a representation of the affluent community that can be found in the low country. (07/01/2025)
- Which Columbus golf course is ranked among the best older ones in the country? - Scioto Country Club, the course on which Jack Nicklaus learned golf, again is ranked among top old courses in the country by Golfweek. (06/30/2025)
- Ready for a different golf experience? Here's why Winnapaug is a must-play course in 2025 - Winnapaug Country Club might seem far away for most Rhode Islanders, but the course is worth the trip for any avid golfer. (06/30/2025)
- Ohio Open returns to Firestone Country Club | What to know about the 2025 golf tournament - Firestone Country Club is hosting the 104th Ohio Open Championship. Here is what to know about the golf tournament in Akron. (06/28/2025)
- 'We are so proud of the way it looks right now': Ben Crenshaw delighted with retooling of International's Pines Course - Course designers Ben Crenshaw, a World Golf Hall of Famer, and Bill Coore retooled Internaional's Pines Course, and they recently paid a visit (06/27/2025)
Related Reports
Can't find what you're looking for? We have over a thousand
market research reports.
Ask us and an analyst will help you find what you need.