New participation figures published by The R&A highlight the current participation boom in the sport around the world, notably among juniors.
New research in the 2025 R&A Global Participation Report, supported by Sporting Insights, shows that 112.2 million adults and juniors are now playing golf in all its forms worldwide outside of the USA and Mexico – marking an increase of 4.2 million golfers year-on-year.With The R&A recently unveiling a new five-year global strategy aiming to open golf to millions more people, the research underlines the sport’s growing appeal and provides a strong platform for long-term development.The research also shows that 65 million adults are now playing golf, up 1 million on 2024. Notably, 47.1 million juniors are participating in the sport, an increase of 3.2 million in just one year, to highlight the importance of younger players in shaping the sport’s long-term future.Off-course golf continues to experience strong growth with 68.3 million adults and juniors engaging in a range of formats. Shorter formats, driving range activity and simulator-based experiences are not only attracting new participants, but are also playing a vital role in keeping the sport relevant in a more time-constrained and experience-led environment.
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The 2025 R&A Global Participation Report is supported by Sporting Insights.
