In response to new analysis undertaken by the governing physique, there are actually 39.6 million golfers – those that have performed golf on each 9 and 18-hole programs in R&A affiliated markets, which incorporates, amongst others, the UK, Europe, Canada, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
The information is offered in a brand new International Golf Participation Report, which, for the primary time, collectively measures The R&A’s affiliated markets in Asia, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the Center East and Oceania.The report additionally highlights that 61 million adults (outdoors the USA and Mexico) interact with the game in some format, which is the primary time an estimate has been made past on-course exercise to incorporate alternative-only codecs, comparable to par-3 golf, indoor simulator golf and driving vary use.
Phil Anderton, Chief Growth Officer at The R&A, stated, “Golf’s reputation has surged in recent times, which is mirrored in a notable enhance within the variety of individuals enjoying the game in each conventional on-course and various codecs.It’s important that ten million extra golfers are enjoying on the course since 2016, however it’s also necessary that thousands and thousands of others are engaged in golf by way of many different various codecs, comparable to driving ranges, that are so very important to the expansion of the game.
“It additionally underlines why efficient and impactful participation programmes are necessary for encouraging extra individuals into the game and retaining them in higher numbers. We’re working intently with our affiliated nationwide federations and stakeholders inside golf to maintain this momentum. We thank them for his or her efforts as we goal to make sure that golf is prospering for years to come back.”
WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR COUNTRIES FOR GOLF OUTSIDE OF THE US?
The highest 5 on-course grownup golfer markets general in 2023 are in Japan (8.1m), Canada (5.6m), Republic of Korea (5.4m, England (3.4m) and Germany (2.1m). Asia is the main area for individuals participating with golf amongst R&A affiliated areas, with complete grownup engagement of twenty-two.5m. Europe is subsequent highest with 21.1m.
Girls make up nearly 1 / 4 of grownup registered golfers in R&A affiliated markets worldwide, demonstrating the constructive affect of initiatives centered on selling higher range and inclusivity in golf.
View The R&A’s International Golf Participation Report right here.
