This year is on course to break British records for golf participation, according to new data.
Both second quarter and half-year figures are at record levels, according to Sporting Insights rounds played monitor, which has comparative data for the last 20 years.
Compared to 2024, rounds played are up by 25 percent for the second quarter and 23 percent for the half-year.In the second quarter, rounds played were up by double digits in every region, and by over 20 percent in three regions, with the north of England the strongest overall.
Rounds played in June were up 12 percent on the previous year, which was an historically strong month.
John Bushell, managing director of Sporting Insights, commented: “It’s great to be able to share these figures with the industry after such captivating weeks at both the men’s and women’s Open Championships. There is a buzz in golf that will have been immediately apparent to anyone who attended The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush or The AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl, and it is extremely pleasing to see that reflected on the course over recent months.
“One relative unknown is the impact of the earlier conclusion to the majors, which is still quite a recent evolution, although it certainly did not seem to dim enthusiasm last year if we look back to the Q3 numbers. Still, with both men’s and women’s majors now concluded for the year, it will be interesting to see how the momentum is maintained through the end of summer and into the start of autumn.
“For now, huge congratulations to everyone involved in delivering such excellent service and keeping golfers so engaged through the first half of 2025.”
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