The number of total golfers playing on- and off-course grew 10% last year to 41.1 million from 37.5 million in 2021, while on-course participation grew 3% to 25.6 million players from 24.8 million, according to National Golf Foundation research. Both numbers represent a sizable acceleration from 2021, when total participation grew 2% and on-course inched up 1%. The rising popularity of ... Log in to view full article.