Golf Tourism Market Size To Reach $60.18 Billion By 2033

Golf Tourism Market Growth & Trends

The global golf tourism market size is expected to reach USD 60.18 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 11.0% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth of the global market is mainly driven by a rise in the number of franchise games and increasing government involvement to develop suitable infrastructure. For instance, in August 2022, Gauntlet Golf Club received USD 8,804 from the County American Rescue Plan Act Sports Marketing Incentive Program. The amount has been received as a part of a USD 1.45 million COVID-19 Revitalization Project spearheaded by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) to attract new competitive sporting events and spur economic activity and travel across Virginia. In addition, a large number of tour operators and agents are introducing interesting golf tourism packages surrounding major sporting events and tournaments across the globe.

This is expected to have a positive impact on the global industry. Golf tourism has emerged as one of the highest growing sectors of the tourism industry across the globe generating high revenue for tour operators and economies. Moreover, in countries like Russia, the U.K., Germany, India, China, the U.S., Spain, and Canada, sports are utilized to promote tourism. Numerous visitors that go to various locations across the globe to take part in and watch sporting events are catered to by sports tourism. In addition, domestic and international tourists spend money on lodging, transportation, food & beverages, and other luxuries. Furthermore, as the number of golf events & tournaments increases and governments & sports authorities’ focus on promoting sports tourism across key countries rises, the global market is expected to witness promising growth in the coming years.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant influence on several sectors and businesses. The pandemic posed several challenges for all businesses operating in the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant influence on the world market, and tour operators witnessed a financial downturn. According to the statistics published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), travel and tourism GDP contribution declined by 50.4% (USD 4.9 trillion) in 2020. In the post-pandemic environment, the global market is anticipated to receive a boost from the ongoing move toward golf tourism and various initiatives taken by sports organizations and key companies to promote sports tourism. The Asia Pacific region is expected to showcase the fastest CAGR over the forecast years backed by the rising number of staging the largest tournaments for golfers.

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Golf Tourism Market Report Highlights+

• By tourist type, the domestic segment led the market with a revenue share of 62.0% in 2025. The international golf tourism market segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2026 to 2033.

• The North America golf tourism industry accounted for a revenue share of around 41.0% in 2025. The golf tourism industry in the U.S. is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2026 to 2033.

• The Asia Pacific golf tourism industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2026 to 2033.

Golf Tourism Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented global golf tourism market report based on tourist type and region:

Golf Tourism Tourist Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• Domestic

• International

Golf Tourism Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

List of Key Players of Golf Tourism Market

• Golfasian Co., Ltd.

• Premier Golf Tours

• The Haversham and Baker Co.

• PerryGolf

• Carr Golf

• Celtic Golf

• SGH Golf

• Golfbreaks Ltd.

• Golf Tours International

• travelOsports