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- The R&A’s Global Golf Participation Report for 2023 found that in those 146 countries affiliated to the R&A, there are 61.2 million adults who were engaged with golf in some way, 39.6m of whom play 9- or 18-hole golf. The others participate in golf in various other ways such as at driving ranges or on golf simulators.
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Dec 14, 2021 · New research figures revealed by The R&A and Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) show golf has enjoyed a significant increase in popularity worldwide since 2016 with over five-and-a-half million additional golfers taking up the sport.
Sep 11, 2021 · According to a survey by the National Golf Foundation, golf is now played in 206 of 251 countries and dependent territories. That includes a nine-hole course on Christmas Island. Around 82...
Aug 2, 2023 · The R&A today announced new global participation figures that show an additional ten million adult golfers are playing the sport worldwide since 2016. According to new research undertaken by the governing body, there are now 39.6 million on-course golfers (9 and 18 hole) in R&A affiliated markets.
Aug 5, 2024 · The countries affiliated to the R&A with the most golfers are: Japan 8.143 million; Canada 5.588m; South Korea 5.350m; England 3.407m and Germany 2.117 million. However the country with the most golfers is the USA.
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For example, it might be possible to calculate the number of people who play golf in a country when compared to its total population. It might also be possible to take a look at the professional golf tour to see which country has the most members.
Sep 9, 2021 · Did you know that 82% of countries worldwide have golf courses – from American Samoa to Zambia? Or that there are more than 38,000 courses globally? Only 7-Eleven and Subway have more physical business locations around the world, although they reach far fewer countries. 1
Aug 2, 2023 · The report measured the top five on-course adult golfer markets overall in 2023 as Japan (8.1m), Canada (5.6m), Republic of Korea (5.4m), England (3.4m) and Germany (2.1m). Asia is the leading region for engagement with golf among R&A affiliates with 22.5m with Europe next best with 21.1m.