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Golf Resorts in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

IBISWorld IBISWorld New York, United States Last Updated: January 2024 NAICS OD6492 Spotlight Report

Revenue

$21.9bn

2024

$21.9bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

$X.Xbn

Employees

17,584

Businesses

376

Wages

$X.Xbn

Golf Resorts in the US industry analysis

Golf resorts have enjoyed strong growth over the current period, but this expansion has been volatile. The outbreak of COVID-19 hammered golf resorts because of travel restrictions and social distancing measures. Still, as the economy reopened and travel restrictions were lifted, golf resorts enjoyed strong growth alongside surging domestic trips by US residents and inbound trips by non-US residents. Some economic woes led to a slowdown in growth for golf resorts late over the current period, with volatile consumer confidence impacting their performance. While revenue has expanded strongly, high wage costs have prevented considerable profit growth over the current period. Also, supply chain woes hiking purchase costs for golf resorts subdued some profit growth. Revenue has been increasing at a CAGR of 2.6% to total an estimated $21.9 billion in 2024, including an estimated increase of 1.8% in 2024 alone.

Trends and Insights

  • Growth has been volatile for golf resorts. Travel restrictions and social distancing measures amid the outbreak of COVID-19 led to massive declines, but pent-up demand following the reopening of the economy led to a strong recovery.
  • Leisure travelers have promoted growth for golf resorts. Steady growth in domestic trips by US residents following the outbreak of COVID-19 and surging inbound trips by non-US residents have benefitted golf resorts.
  • Buyer power is high, while supplier power is moderate. Buyer’s ability to compare prices and amenities golf resorts offer is their primary source of power. The prices that various vendors offer golf resorts are their primary power source.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)

Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $21.9bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

The outbreak of COVID-19 hammered golf resorts

  • Temporary travel restrictions in 2020 following the outbreak of COVID-19 led to considerable declines for golf resorts as domestic trips by US residents plummeted, reducing total nights spent away from home and demand for accommodations.
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Golf Resorts in the US
Revenue (2014-2029)
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Trends and Insights

Golf resorts to enjoy consistent growth

  • Although growth will be slower than over the current period, it will be less volatile. During the outlook period, golf resorts will benefit from increased consumer spending, corporate profit and travel by both US and non-US residents.

Biggest companies in the Golf Resorts in the US

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Products & Services Segmentation

Golf Resorts in the US
Products & Services
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Golfing fees and services, Food and beverage services and Accommodations. Golfing fees and services is the largest segment of the Golf Resorts in the US.

Trends and Insights

Accommodations continue to comprise the largest product offering

  • Accommodations comprise the various lodging options and related services provided to guests by golf resorts during their stay.
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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Golf resorts are primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in golf club resorts and hotels. The establishments offer food and beverage services, recreational services, conference rooms, convention services and laundry services.

What's included in this industry?

Operating golf coursesOperating dining locationsProviding hospitality servicesHosting special events

Companies

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Related Terms

OCCASIONAL GOLFERREGULAR GOLFERGREEN FEE

Industry Code

NAICS 2017

NAICS 713910 - Golf Resorts in the US

Performance

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Analyst insights

Growth has been volatile for golf resorts. Travel restrictions and social distancing measures amid the outbreak of COVID-19 led to massive declines, but pent-up demand follow...

In this chapter (4)

  • Current Performance
  • Outlook
  • Volatility
  • Life Cycle

Key metrics

  • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
  • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
  • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
  • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

Charts

  • Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
  • Industry Life Cycle

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
  • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
  • Factors that influence volatility in the industry
  • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility

Products and Markets

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Analyst insight

Leisure travelers have promoted growth for golf resorts. Steady growth in domestic trips by US residents following the outbreak of COVID-19 and surging inbound trips by non-U...

In this chapter

  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets

Key metrics

  • Largest market segment and value in 2024
  • Product innovation level

Charts

  • Products & services segmentation in 2024
  • Major market segmentation in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
  • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
  • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
  • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

Geographic Breakdown

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Analyst insights

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In this chapter (1)

  • Business Locations

Charts

  • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
  • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024

Tables

  • Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
  • Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of employees in each state in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

Competitive Forces

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Analyst insights

Buyer power is high, while supplier power is moderate. Buyer’s ability to compare prices and amenities golf resorts offer is their primary source of power. The prices that va...

In this chapter (4)

  • Concentration
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

Key metrics

  • Industry concentration level
  • Industry competition level and trend
  • Barriers to entry level and trend
  • Substitutes level and trend
  • Buyer power level and trend
  • Supplier power level and trend

Charts

  • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
  • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

External Environment

Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.   

Analyst insights

Golf resorts must abide by various regulations. Regulations relating to labor, food safety, liquor licensing and the protection of the environment impact golf resorts.

In this chapter

  • External Drivers
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key metrics

  • Regulation & policy level and trend
  • Assistance level and trend

Detailed analysis

  • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance

Financial Benchmarks

View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time. 

Analyst insights

Profit has inched up despite strong growth. While golf resorts have enjoyed strong growth over the current period, wage costs remaining high and purchase costs climbing have ...

In this chapter

  • Cost Structure
  • Financial Ratios
  • Key Ratios

Key metrics

  • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
  • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
  • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
  • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

Charts

  • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
  • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
  • Investment vs. share of economy

Data tables

  • Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
  • Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
  • Income Statement (2017-2022)
  • Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
  • Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
  • Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
  • Leverage Ratios  (2017-2022)
  • Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
  • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

Top Questions Answered

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What is the market size of the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States in 2024?

The market size of the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States is $21.9bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Golf Resorts in the US industry in 2024?

There are 376 businesses in the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.

What does the Golf Resorts in the US in United States include?

Operating golf courses and Operating dining locations are part of the Golf Resorts in the US industry.

How competitive is the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Golf Resorts in the US industry in United States.

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Competitors

  • Ski & Snowboard Resorts in the US
  • Spa Resorts in the US

Complementors

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International industries

  • Global Hotels & Resorts
  • Golf Driving Ranges & Family Fun Centres in Canada
  • Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs in Australia
  • Golf Courses in the UK
  • Hotels in Germany

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