Exploring The Golf Scene in Massachusetts

Massachusetts offers an exciting golfing scene with a variety of incredible courses across the state. From the historic fairways of The Country Club in Brookline to the coastal beauty of courses in Cape Cod, Massachusetts offers diverse golfing experiences for all levels of players. Key cities such as Boston, Quincy, and Chestnut Hill have a significant number of golf coaches and high demand for golf coaching sessions, which reflect a strong golfing culture. There are emerging markets in Dorchester and West Roxbury. Let’s take a closer look at the rankings based on data from TeachMe.To.

Chestnut Hill

​Chestnut Hill ranks first with 9.09% of the coaches in Massachusetts and an impressive 14.81% of golf coaching sessions booked. Chestnut Hill is known for its historic homes and proximity to Boston College. While Chestnut Hill has only 2 golf courses, it is ranked first which indicates a strong demand for golf in Chestnut Hill.

Quincy

​Quincy ranks second with 13.64% of the coaches and 13.58% of the coaching sessions booked in Massachusetts. Quincy is located just south of Boston with a population of approximately 101,000 people and is also home to four golf courses which include Furnace Brook Golf Club, Granite Links Golf Club At Quarry Hills - Granite Nine,  Granite Links Golf Club At Quarry Hills - Quincy Nine, and Granite Links Golf Club At Quarry Hills - Milton Nine.

Boston

​Boston ranks the capital city with a population of approximately 700,000, also has 13.64% of the coaches and 13.58% of the coaching sessions booked. This indicates a well-established market for golf coaching, with a healthy balance between availability and demand. Boston features 5 golf courses.

Beverly

​Beverly ranks fourth with 9.09% of the coaches and matches Quincy and Boston with 13.58% of coaching sessions booked, pointing to a well-established interest in golf coaching. Beverly is situated on the North Shore and known for its coastal beauty, has three golf courses and a population of approximately 42,000. The most popular golf course is at Beverly Golf & Tennis Club, a public facility
with an 18-hole golf course and 10 outdoor clay tennis courts.

Hingham

​Hingham, located on Boston's South Shore with a population of approximately 23,000, has the highest percentage of coaches at 18.18%, but the percentage of coaching sessions booked is slightly lower at 11.11%. This could indicate a highly competitive coaching market or an oversupply of coaches. Hingham has three golf courses for players to enjoy.

Middleton

Middleton, a small town located about 20 miles north of Boston with a population of approximately 9,000, shows a balance with 9.09% of the coaches and 11.11% of the coaching sessions booked. Middleton has 1 golf course.

Scituate

​Scituate, known for its beautiful coastline and with a population of approximately 18,000, has 9.09% of the coaches and 8.64% of the coaching sessions booked, indicating an emerging market. Scituate has 2 golf courses.

Dorchester​

Dorchester, a large neighborhood in Boston with a population of approximately 126,000, has 4.55% of the coaches and 4.94% of the coaching sessions booked, suggesting golf is gaining popularity but hasn't yet reached the levels of more established cities. Dorchester has 2 golf courses.

West Roxbury​

​West Roxbury, a residential neighborhood in Boston with a population of approximately 32,000, also has 4.55% of the coaches and 4.94% of the coaching sessions booked, suggesting potential for growth. West Roxbury has 1 golf course.

Bellingham, a town in Norfolk County with a population of approximately 16,000, presents an interesting case with 9.09% of coaches but only 3.70% of coaching sessions booked. This could indicate an oversupply of coaches or a growing market that hasn't fully matured. Bellingham has 1 golf course.

The outlook for golf in Massachusetts

The landscape of golf coaching in Massachusetts is varied and dynamic. Cities like Chestnut Hill, Quincy, Boston, and Beverly exhibit high demand for coaching services, supported by a substantial number of coaches and a healthy number of golf courses. Cities such as Dorchester, West Roxbury, and Bellingham show potential for growth. Increasing awareness and interest in golf in these regions could lead to higher demand for coaching services.

The golfing community in Massachusetts will likely continue to thrive, ensuring that both coaches and golfers are well-supported and engaged.