New York is a state of varied landscapes from towering skyscrapers and remote wilderness to world-class industry and timeless natural beauty - across this vibrant mix, New York golf plays a vital role. The industry has grown into a $6.9 billion economic driver, fueling $12.9 billion in total statewide output, supporting 89,044 jobs, and delivering $3.8 billion in wages and benefits in 2023. In 2023, golfers played 18.2 million rounds statewide. Across 833 courses and 742 facilities, golf provides recreational access from Long Island to the Finger Lakes to the Adirondacks, with 72 percent of facilities open to the public and 153 municipal courses ensuring affordability for all New Yorkers. Golf facilities preserve over 103,000 acres of green infrastructure contributing to air quality, wildlife habitat, water filtration, urban cooling, and flood mitigation - critical ecosystem services in one of the nation’s most densely populated states.
