Research & Statistics

National Golf Tourism Monitor

VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise are working together on a comprehensive research programme to extend our knowledge of golf in Scotland.

Rounds Played

A report providing an insight into visitor rounds from a sample of golf courses across Scotland and an insight into the seasonal pattern of golf tourism.  Conducted in 2008 on behalf of VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise by Golf Tourism Scotland. The 2009 study is underway

pdf 2008 Golf Tourism Monitor
PDF document 1mb

Benchmark Survey
The Royal Troon Golf Course, Troon, Ayrshire

A report to establish an understanding of individual courses in terms of visitors, capacity around tourism peaks, green fee revenue and facility provision. Conducted in 2006 and 2007 on behalf of VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise by Sports Marketing Surveys.

pdf Benchmark report 2007
PDF document 1.1 mb

pdf Benchmark Report 2006  
PDF document 1.1 mb

Golf Passes
West Linton, Scottish Borders

A report investigating sales and trend information on the main golf passes across Scotland and to gain details on origin of golf pass consumers. Conducted in 2006 and 2007 on behalf of VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise by Sports Marketing Surveys.

pdf Golf Passes Report 2007
PDFdocument 202 KB

pdf Golf Passes Report 2006
PDF 790 KB

Visitor Survey
Golfer

A report looking at the characteristics of visiting golfers in Scotland including profile information, booking patterns, and length of stay. Conducted in 2006 and 2007 on behalf of VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise by Sports Marketing Surveys.

pdf 2007 Visitor Survey Summary Report
PDF document 647KB

pdf 2006 Visitor Survey Summary Report
PDF document 124KB

Accommodation providers
The Bridge of Cally Hotel, Perthshire

A report focusing on the affects of golf tourism on the accommodation sector. Conducted in 2006 on behalf of VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise by Sports Marketing Surveys.

pdf Accommodation Providers 2006 Summary
PDF document 640KB

Tour operators

A report focusing on in-depth interviews with a number of UK and international tour operators to determine their thoughts on Scotland as a golf tourism destination. Conducted in 2006 on behalf of VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise by Sports Marketing Surveys.

pdf Tour Operators Research Summary 2006
PDF document 40KB

Further Information

For further information on the National Golf Tourism Monitor please contact the Research Team