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▶️ Golf Business LIVE [Web Exclusive] | PGA Show Clubhouse Stage | Special Guest Jon Last

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MARCH 2026 UPDATE:  Recorded LIVE from the PGA Show Clubhouse Stage in Orlando, FL, NGCOA Senior Director of Education Taylor Wall and Sports and Leisure Research Group President Jon Last discussed key trends impacting facility operations at the most recent Golf Business Conference 2026.
From the demand side, Last unpacked a new marketing construct, "The Four E's," driven by consumer insights on what is compelling today's leisure customer.  The conversation also illustrated highlights from in depth interviews with leading facility owners across performance drivers including rates and revenue, labor and operations, automation and technology.
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Notable Takeaways

  • Just over 1/3 of consumers surveyed strongly agree that it's more convenient to handle customer service issues through an app
  • Those who strongly agree that “It’s important for my life to include a number of unique experiences” has risen +14 points from December ’24 to December ’25 to 53%.
     

PRIOR SPORTS & LEISURE RESEARCH GROUP INSIGHTS: 

2021 →  APRIL  |  JUNE  |  AUGUST |  NOVEMBER

2022   MARCHJUNE | DECEMBER

2023 →  APRIL 

2024   APRIL

2025   JANUARY  |  APRIL

 

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