Publications Covering the Golf Courses Industry

Club Management Magazine print + digital

Official magazine of the Club Management Association of America covering strategy, operations, leadership, and trends for general managers and executives at golf, city, yacht, and other membership clubs.

https://www.cmaa.org/news/publications/club-management-magazine/ Circulation: 8,100

First Call Golf online newsletter

Weekday industry newsletter that delivers golf business news, people moves, analysis, and data to decision-makers across the golf ecosystem.

https://www.firstcallgolf.com Circulation: 225,000

FORE Magazine (SCGA) print + digital

Southern California Golf Association’s member magazine featuring courses, travel, equipment, and regional industry news and advocacy.

https://www.scga.org/fore Circulation: 170,000

Golf Business print + digital + newsletter

National Golf Course Owners Association’s publication for owners and operators—finance, operations, technology, and policy—anchored by an annual print edition and digital issues.

https://www.ngcoa.org/golf-business Circulation: 16,333

Golf Course Architecture print + digital

Quarterly title dedicated to golf course design, renovation, sustainability, and the work of architects and developers worldwide.

https://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net Circulation: 20,000

Golf Course Management (GCM) print + digital

GCSAA’s official magazine for superintendents and agronomy leaders, covering turf science, equipment, labor, water, and course operations.

https://www.gcmonline.com Circulation: 24,000

Golf Course Trades print + digital

Trade publication and marketplace serving superintendents and buyers with product news, services, and sourcing for course operations.

https://www.golfcoursetrades.com Circulation: 19,000

Golf Digest print + digital

Leading consumer golf brand with extensive course rankings, architecture features, and instruction that influence golfer demand and destination awareness.

https://www.golfdigest.com Circulation: 1,652,356

Golf Inc. online

Business-focused coverage for owners, developers, and management companies—deals, operations, design, and leadership—updated weekly.

https://golfincmagazine.com Circulation: 8,000

Golf Magazine print + digital

Consumer magazine integrated with Golf.com; includes course rankings, travel, design and architecture features alongside instruction and gear.

https://www.golf.com Circulation: 1,214,364

Golf Operator Magazine online + newsletter

Digital platform for course owners, managers, and professionals sharing practical marketing, sales, and operations guidance.

https://www.golfoperatormagazine.com Circulation: 42,000

Golf Retailing print + digital

European trade magazine for pro shops and golf retail with product news, merchandising insights, and industry analysis.

https://www.golfretailing.com Circulation: 4,000

Golfdom print + digital + events

Trade magazine for superintendents and course maintenance leaders featuring research, equipment, and management best practices.

https://www.golfdom.com Circulation: 29,543

Golfweek digital

USA TODAY Network’s golf brand providing industry news, course rankings, and business coverage reaching a large online audience.

https://golfweek.usatoday.com Circulation: 2,000,000

Inside Golf print + digital

Australia’s highest-circulating free golf magazine with course features, travel, and industry news distributed via clubs and retail.

https://www.insidegolf.com.au Circulation: 42,614

Links Magazine print + digital

Quarterly luxury and architecture-focused title spotlighting top courses, resorts, and course designers worldwide.

https://www.linksmagazine.com Circulation: 213,013

Pacific Coast Golf Guide print + digital

West Coast directory and travel guide distributed at courses, hotels, and retail locations, helping golfers discover and choose courses.

https://golfguide.net Circulation: 100,000

PGA Magazine print + digital

Official publication of the PGA of America reaching nearly all PGA Professionals at private, public, and resort facilities nationwide.

https://media.pgamagazine.com Circulation: 29,000

The Golf Wire newsletter + digital

Daily B2B newswire distributing company announcements and headlines to a large base of industry insiders and decision-makers.

https://thegolfwire.com Circulation: 100,000

TurfNet online + community

Longstanding online community and news hub for superintendents and turf professionals with forums, jobs, education, and marketplace.

https://www.turfnet.com Circulation: 21,500