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Participation
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Golf Advisory Practice in EMEA
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2 Golf Participation Report for Europe 2018
Foreword
Andrea Sartori
Partner
KPMG Global Head of Sports
Foreword
I am delighted to present the latest since 2016, which means golf is
Golf Participation Report for Europe. still a male dominant (67%) sport
In early 2018, KPMG’s Golf Advisory in Europe, furthermore, the overall
Practice conducted a pan-European participation rate remained stable
survey with local golf associations to since 2015.
better understand the state of golf
We are happy to announce that
participation and the supply of golf
our report in 2018 also focuses
courses in 2017.
on European professional players
Last year our research for 2016 and provides some insights about
demonstrated that the European golf the distribution and number of
market had continued to stabilize registered professionals across the
in terms of numbers of registered old continent.
golfers and golf courses in operation.
As per the last four years, we have
In 2017, fortunately the stabilization
put together the relevant data
process sustained, thus there were
compiled directly from the respective
no significant changes in the demand
golf associations across Europe. We
and supply numbers.
would like to thank all of the golf
Our comprehensive research shows associations and federations who
that the number of registered golfers contributed to the preparation of this
and affiliated golf courses slightly report.
decreased, by 1.0% (-43,489) and
We hope that you will find our results
1.0% (-71). 39% of the European
both interesting and valuable. If you
countries experienced a growth in
require any additional clarifications or
participation rates, 37% showed
if you wish to discuss our findings,
stability and in 24% of the countries
please feel free to contact one of the
surveyed demand declined. Based
members of our team in KPMG’s
on our survey, the gender mix of
Golf Advisory Practice or myself.
registered golfers hasn’t changed
Yours sincerely,
Andrea Sartori
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Golf Participation Report for Europe 2018
Survey's Key Highlights 3
4,142,390
Change since 2016:-1.0%
Status Stable: -43,489
67 % 25% 8%
Total number of standard golf courses in Europe, 2017 Proportion of European
population who actively
played golf in 2017
6,861
-71 golf courses since 2016 0.9%
-1.0% Remained stable since 2015
18 built
89 closed
Type of change in participation rates of registered golfers in
Europe, 2017 (see methodology)
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Europe's Leading Golf Markets in 2017
Top European markets in terms of participation rate relative to the number of registered
golfers, 2017
700,000 6%
600,000 5%
Registered golfers
Participation rate
500,000
4%
400,000
3%
300,000
2%
200,000
100,000 1%
0 0%
ISL SWE IRL SCO DEN FIN NLD NOR WAL ENG
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Golf Supply and Demand Trends in Europe 5
4,500 7,000
4,000
6,000
3,500
3,000 5,000
Courses
2,500 4,000
2,000
3,000
1,500
1,000 2,000
500 1,000
0 0
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Number of registered golfers Golf Couses
Sources: European Golf Association and local golf associations with KPMG elaboration
Note: Please note that between 1984 – 2013, data was sourced from the European Golf Association. For the years
2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, local golf associations reported directly to KPMG. Please see our methodology on page 3 to
learn more about our approach to data sourcing.
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Golf Supply and Demand Trends in Europe
Demand
• The largest declines in registered • Sweden has a continuous growth Russia, Wales), supporting
golfers were seen in England in the number of golfers since affordable playing opportunities
(-38,784), Netherlands (-12,913), 2014. (Sweden, Turkey) and introducing
Ireland (-7,422) and Scotland shorter formats of the game
(-4,731). • In 2017, the number of registered (England).
golfers in Europe was stable
• The leading countries in terms of recording a slight decrease by • The golf federations of France
increasing registered golfers are 1.0% (-43,489 golfers). and Italy have noted the positive
Czech Republic (5,983), Sweden impacts of hosting the Ryder
(4,618) and France (2,452). • Initiatives which have been Cup in 2018 (France) and in 2022
identified as successful in (Italy): focus on 9-hole golf course
• Leading developing countries in promoting participation are: developments across France
terms of percentage growth in increasing junior and female and increase family and junior
registered golfers are emerging participation (Andorra, Armenia, participation in Italy with the Road
Eastern European countries: Austria, Czech Republic, to Rome initiative.
Lithuania (+37.4%), Romania Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania,
(+22.3%) and Poland (+20.0%). Netherlands, Poland, Serbia,
Note: Following the publication of this report on 25th October 2018, the participation numbers for Italy has been amended. This adjustment resulted in a slight reduction to total
participation in Europe, and means Italy is no longer amongst the leading growth countries as stated in the version of this report published on 25th October 2018.
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Golf Supply and Demand Trends in Europe 7
The following maps show the supply and the demand performance of Europe’s Golf Markets:
Market supply:
Population per golf course, 2017
• Market supply is calculated as the ratio of population to
the number of golf course per country.
• A mature market tends to have 25,000 players per
course.
Mature 25,000
Market demand:
Participation rate, 2017
• Each nation’s golf participation rate provides an insight
into market demand by comparing the size of the
population and the proportion of that population which
plays golf.
Mature ≥ 2%
Developed 1% - 2%
Growing 0.2% - 1%
Infant ≤ 0.2%
Source: Local golf associations, European Golf Association and Economist Intelligence Unit with KPMG elaboration
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Composition of golfers across Europe
0 25 50 75 100
Adult male Adult female Junior
Source: European Golf Association and local golf associations with KPMG elaboration
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Top 5 markets 9
AUT 35%
GER 34%
SWI 34%
NED 32%
BEL 31%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Source: Local golf associations with KPMG elaboration Note: We considered countries with at least 1,000 registered golfers.
LVA 23%
GRC 23%
RUS 20%
SVN 14%
ISL 13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Source: Local golf associations with KPMG elaboration Note: We considered countries with at least 1,000 registered golfers.
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Professional players and PGA members in Europe
3. Sweden
11 14
1,092
12. Norway 10. Finland
0 3 3 4
148 221
7. Scotland
7 7
9. Denmark
8. Ireland Great Britain
3 4
& Ireland
5 2 352
8,005
17. Wales
3 3 5. Netherlands
1. England 1 1
32 16 570
15. Belgium 2. Germany
3 2 8 7 16. Czech
Republic
213 1,928
4. France
0 1
11 13 272
1,512 11. Austria
13. Switzerland 1 2
0 0 342 20. Slovenia
375
0 0
40
19. Portugal
0 0
166 6. Spain
9 9
14. Italy
648
3 2
633
Following the publication of this report on 25th October 2018, the participation numbers for Italy has been
amended. This adjustment resulted in changing Italy's ranking in terms of registered golfers from 13th place to
14th place. See Country Statistics on next page.
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KPMG Survey: Country Statics 11
Country Registered Register ed % Change Status 3 Change in the Partici Golf Golf % Change Change in the number Golfers per Population
golfers golfers 2016 vs. number of golfers pation course s course s 2016 vs. of golf courses golf course per golf
2017 2016 2017 2016 vs. 2017 rate 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 vs. 2017 2017 course 2017
England 655,839 694,623 -5.58% -38,784 1.19% 1,872 1,907 -2% -35 350 29,524
Germany 644,943 643,158 0.28% = 1,785 0.78% 731 732 -0% -1 882 113,092
Sweden 468,570 463,952 1.00% 4,618 4.73% 442 444 -0% -2 1,060 22,405
France 410,171 407,719 0.60% = 2,452 0.63% 602 600 0% 2 681 107,807
Netherlands 387,597 400,510 -3.22% -12,913 2.28% 250 250 0% 0 1,550 68,080
Spain 270,464 271,865 -0.52% = -1,401 0.58% 349 349 0% 0 775 133,410
Scotland 187,802 192,533 -2.46% -4,731 3.48% 560 578 -3% -18 335 9,650
Ireland 183,461 190,883 -3.89% -7,422 3.84% 405 410 -1% -5 453 11,785
Denmark 151,243 151,139 0.07% = 104 2.64% 190 190 0% 0 796 30,163
Finland 142,672 143,025 -0.25% = -353 2.60% 130 129 1% 1 1,097 42,269
Austria 102,695 100,351 2.34% 2,344 1.18% 165 160 3% 5 622 52,969
Italy 90,173 90,259 -0.10% = -86 0.15% 242 241 0% 1 373 247,107
Czech Republic 60,301 54,318 11.01% 5,983 0.57% 106 106 0% 0 569 99,057
Wales 44,551 45,422 -1.92% -871 1.44% 145 149 -3% -4 307 21,379
Malta 2
555 546 1.65% 9 0.13% 1 1 0% 0 555 432,089
Georgia 2
50 50 0.00% = 0 0.00%1 1 1 0% 0 50 3,718,200
Total 4,142,390 4,185,879 -0.83% = -34,925 0.86% 6,861 6,932 -1.02% -71 605 119 273
1 The participation rate is below 0.01%. Sources: Local golf associations and Economist Intelligence Unit with KPMG elaboration
2 Data provided by the European Golf Association. Note: Statistics were not provided by the local golf associations in Belarus, Bosnia &
3 Status represents the level of change in registered golfers: Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and San Marino.
indicates growth indicates a decline = indicates stability (±1% change).
Following the publication of this report on 25th October 2018, the participation numbers
for Italy has been amended. This adjustment resulted in a slight reduction to total
participation in Europe.
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KPMG Golf Advisory Practice in EMEA
KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice has Helping to maximize developers’ Survey, one of the largest golf
in-depth know-how and experience returns through the integration research projects in the world. As a
of the business side of the golf of golf, real estate and hospitality result, we have accrued invaluable
industry. functions is one of our primary areas comparable data and information
of focus. from the sector. The beneficiaries of
Our experience across the golf resort such deep industry knowledge are
industry is diverse and includes In addition to the wide range of our clients.
services to both existing and professional services we offer, our
developing integrated golf resorts. Practice is also involved in several
We have a clear understanding of the other golf-related initiatives. We
impact that a golf course can bring to regularly produce high profile thought
a resort or a residential community leadership content for the industry,
development. including the Golf Benchmark
• Market and financial feasibility • Project management – managing • Operational review – assessing
study – assessing project sites, and coordinating the project from existing facilities and market in
locations and markets in order to inception through planning, up until order to provide strategies for
provide comprehensive financial the start of construction. profit enhancement.
analysis to assess potential
investment returns. • Valuation service – preparing • Supplier selection – assisting with
asset and business valuations the identification and selection
• Project conceptualization and of golf management companies,
investment planning – developing • Transaction service – assisting in golf course architects and master
realistic and implementable the sale of greenfield projects that planners.
concepts with short, medium and are in the development phase as
long-term investment planning. well as existing golf courses and • Other advisory services –
resorts through the preparation of economic impact assessment of
• Business plan – advising on investment memoranda and the large events and developments,
the strategic direction for the selection of potential buyers. strategic advisory to government
realisation and delivery of bodies and regulators.
project concepts from staffing to
marketing and sales.
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Contact us
For further information about KPMG services,
please contact:
Andrea Sartori
Partner
KPMG Global Head of Sports
E: andreasartori@kpmg.com
Neil Coulson
Senior Manager
Golf Advisory Practice
E: ncoulson@kpmg.com
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