Golf in New York is a $12.9 billion economic engine and steward of 103,000 acres of greenspace, as detailed in the New York Golf Economic and Environmental Impact Report recently released. The industry supports 89,044 jobs and $3.8 billion in labor income, contributing $1.03 billion in state and local taxes across the Empire State.
New York golf’s footprint is broad and accessible with 833 total courses — 72 percent public and 153 municipal — delivering access across all 10 New York regions. In 2023, golfers played 18.2 million rounds statewide, and the industry produced a direct economic impact of $6.9 billion, reinforcing its role in New York’s fiscal health, community wellness and economic development.
The industry supported $1.7 billion in golf tourism and generated $227.5 million in direct impact for New York from major tournaments and associations in 2023. The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black placed New York at the center of the global golf stage, with upcoming championships extending this momentum, including the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, followed by a slate of U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship that will keep New York golf in the global spotlight through 2036…