| Golfer Statistics | Data |
| A golfer is defined as anyone having played an 18-hole round in the last 12-months | |
| Total number of golfers in the U.S. | 29,000,000 |
| Percent of the U.S. population who play golf | 9.6 % |
| Percent of golfers who are male | 77.5 % |
| Percent of golfers who are female | 22.5 % |
| Percent of golfers who are married | 68 % |
| Percent of golfer who attended or graduated college | 67 % |
| Percent who are employed in a white collar occupation | 50 % |
| Percent who use the internet on a regular basis | 90 % |
| Age Breakdown | Percent |
| Under 30 | 5 % |
| 30-39 | 12 % |
| 40-49 | 22 % |
| 50-59 | 24 % |
| 60-69 | 18 % |
| 70+ | 19 % |
| Household Income / Economics | |
| Average household income of a golfer | $95,000 |
| Percent of golfers who have a net worth over $100,000 | 79 % |
| Percent who own securities | 83 % |
| Percent who have life insurance | 86 % |
| Percent who own a credit or debit card | 98 % |
| Percent who own a home | 68 % |
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| Golfer Purchasing Plans | |
| Percent who plan to purchase within 12 months | |
| Golf equipment | 53 % |
| Automobile | 47 % |
| Financial Planning | 40 % |
| Computer hardware | 46 % |
| Furniture / Home furnishings | 33 % |
| Office equipment | 48 % |
| Vehicle Spending | |
| Spent $30,000+ on last vehicle | 56 % |
| Spent $40,000+ on last vehicle | 28 % |
| Percent who own or lease 3+ vehicles | 32 % |
| Dining Out | |
| Percent who dine out once a week or more | 73 % |
| Percent who spend $3,000 or more annually dining out | 32 % |
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Statistic Sources & References
Sources: National Golf Foundation, US Census Department
Date research was conducted: October 30, 2016
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