Countries by Number of Golf Courses 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total number of golf courses within their borders in 2024, including public, private, resort, and municipal courses. The United States has more golf courses than the rest of the world combined, with over 16,000 courses — reflecting golf's deep cultural roots in American leisure, the size of the country, and the sport's relatively flat terrain requirements that make course development viable across most of the continent.

✨ AI Insight

The data reveals a striking concentration of golf courses in the United States, which boasts over 16,000 courses, dwarfing the totals of other countries. Japan, the second-highest, has only 3,169 courses, indicating a gap of more than 13,500 courses between the two nations. This disparity can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the U.S.'s expansive land availability and the sport's deep-rooted popularity. Countries like Canada and England, with 2,362 and 1,872 courses respectively, also show strong golfing traditions, yet they are still far behind the U.S. This trend suggests that while golf is popular globally, its development is heavily influenced by cultural and geographical factors.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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United States leads with 16,752 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 3,536 · median: 1,744.

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Gap in 2024: United States is 25.3× larger than Sweden.