Main sports activities analysis and information analytics firm Sporting Insights has reported a robust finish to the primary quarter of 2025 for the variety of rounds of golf performed in Nice Britain, with the corporate reporting a 41% uptick for the month of March in opposition to 2024’s determine.
Buoyed by unseasonably heat and sunny spring climate and golf’s continued reputation, March’s common rounds had been the best since 2012, and better than these reported within the fast post-Covid growth years of 2022 and 2023. The climate in March 2024 was significantly moist and gloomy, additional exacerbating the disparity between the figures for a similar month this yr.
In complete, it left the 2025 Q1 common up 18% in opposition to 2024, and successfully stage with 2022 and 2023.
John Bushell, managing director of Sporting Insights, mirrored: “I’m so happy for all these golf programs and golf equipment who I do know have labored so onerous to ship the absolute best taking part in circumstances and membership and customer welcome over the previous couple of years.
“Golf equipment have efficiently battled current winters and comes that had been wetter than the long run averages and are being rewarded in course utilization. Participation has remained sturdy, and golf continues to be in an amazing spot.
“Golf delivers nice bodily, social and psychological well being advantages, and I’m delighted that an increasing number of individuals are discovering life-long worth and pleasure within the sport. Hopefully the climate cooperates for a wonderful {golfing} summer season.”
For extra info, or to buy Sportings Insights’ full Q1 Rounds Performed report, please contact john.bushell@sportinginsights.com