Wailea Golf Courts Family Travelers as U.S. Golf Participation Surges

Multiple outlets report on Wailea Golf’s growing appeal as a family-friendly destination, set against a backdrop of record U.S. golf participation. The National Golf Foundation notes the sport’s participant base has grown 41% over the past six years, with family play identified as a key driver of that growth.

More than 48 million Americans age 6 and up played golf last year, with the U.S. total expected to surpass 50 million by end of 2026.
Junior golfers are up 58% since 2019; women golfers are up 46% since 2019; adults under 34 are the fastest-growing demographic.
Wailea Golf’s three courses on Maui offer kid-friendly amenities, programs, and family value packages aimed at multi-generational groups.
Programs like First Tee are credited with making golf more accessible to youth nationwide, according to Wailea Golf’s Director of Sales & Marketing Jennifer McNally.