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2025 Workforce Trends in Golf Study

NEW INSIGHTS INTO WHAT TODAY’S EMPLOYEES WANT FROM LEADERS, THEIR EXPECTATIONS ON EMPLOYMENT, AND THE WORKFORCE TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GOLF

The 2025 Workforce Trends in Golf Study provides a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape, uncovering the expectations of workers in the golf industry, their views on career opportunities, and their thoughts on the key factors influencing their job satisfaction and retention. With a focus on both recruitment and workplace culture, this study offers valuable insights into how golf course leaders can adapt to the evolving workforce. As the industry faces significant challenges, understanding these trends is essential for attracting and retaining talent across all roles.

The 2025 Workforce Trends in Golf study surveyed golf industry employees and stakeholders across diverse roles, with findings based on a statistically representative sample. This research equips leaders with precise data and actionable strategies to engage and retain top talent during a critical time for the industry’s growth.

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2025 Golf Course Superintendent Employment Trends: Assistant Superintendents

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON WHAT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS EXPECT FROM LEADERS, THEIR CAREER PRIORITIES, AND THE FUTURE OF GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT

The 2025 Golf Course Superintendent Employment Trends Study offers an in-depth look at the evolving expectations of assistant superintendents, their career aspirations, and the factors shaping the industry’s future. As workforce dynamics shift, understanding what motivates and retains top talent is essential for building strong teams and maintaining high-quality course conditions.

Drawing from a broad and representative survey of Assistant Superintendents and industry professionals, this study provides valuable insights and practical strategies for golf course leaders. From leadership expectations to employment trends, the findings help decision-makers adapt to workforce changes and create environments where top talent can thrive.

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Talent Perspectives

The golf and private-club industry is facing a structural workforce shift that extends well beyond seasonal hiring challenges. Persistent talent shortages, widening skill gaps, and elevated turnover are impacting agronomy, culinary, and hospitality roles—putting pressure on operational efficiency, service quality, and long-term sustainability.

This Talent Perspectives from Bloom Golf Partners explores why the labor market has tightened most dramatically for skilled professionals and how post-pandemic expectations around work-life balance, career clarity, and leadership support are reshaping the employment landscape. As traditional pipelines weaken, clubs are being forced to rethink employee learning and development.

Designed for club leaders, boards, and executive teams, this report highlights how employee development and learning have become decisive retention and performance levers.

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