An economic study commissioned by the Hi-Lo Desert GCSA shows golf brings at least a $1.1 billion economic impact to California's Coachella Valley.
After experiencing 300% growth from 1990-2013, running event finishers in 2014 remains nearly consistent with the all-time record set in 2013.
The drought in California has affected golf courses, as well as the golf economy as a whole. This paper shows an interesting breakdown.
This report tracks trends for U.S. running events in 2013; includes non-traditional races, half-marathons, women's events and more.
Provides analytical data on the largest road races in the nation: participation numbers, dates and events, in a year-over-year comparison.
A study of golf facilities and female athletes' input on how the facilities for a traditionally male game could be made more woman-friendly.
The 2011 Golf Economy Report focuses primarily on the economics (including tourism and hospitality) of golf in 2011.
In five years, the estimated finishers in U.S. non-traditional events grew from the low six figures in 2009 to a staggering 4 million in 2013.
On the cusp of being featured in the Summer Olympics, golf reflects participation initiatives, ecological interests and more in this 2009 study.
More new highs for U.S. marathons with 541,000 finishers and more than 1,100 races; ING New York City Marathon returns to the top in 2013.