The National Golf Foundation, the recognized leader in golf research since 1936, has just published the GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY. Taken from NGF's continually updated database of over 16,000 facilities, THE GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY is a two-volume, 563-page resource tool that provides facility name, address, phone number & key contact personnel. There is also information relative to facility type (e.g. daily fee, municipal or private), size (regulation, par 3 or executive), total number of holes, year opened, & whether the complex includes a practice range. THE GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY is also available in lists & mail labels. The price of the print directory is $199. ISBN 1-57701-079-5. As part of the introduction of this new directory, NGF has also created three additional niche directories from their extensive database: THE DRIVING RANGE DIRECTORY, of 1,700 facilities, Price: $99.00, ISBN 1-57701-080-9; THE PAR-3/EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY, listing 1,700 facilities, Price: $99.00, ISBN 1-57701-082-5; THE OFF-COURSE GOLF RETAIL SHOP DIRECTORY, listing 2,000 stores, Price: $99.00, ISBN 1-57701-081-7. The entire family of print directories, mail label services & lists are under the umbrella of NGF's new MarketLinks products.

The National Golf Foundation has been tracking golf course construction since its inception in 1936. Recognized as the authority in capturing information on golf facilities whether they are in-planning, under construction or currently operational, the NGF is the ultimate source for information on U.S. golf facilities. The NGF's Golf Course Directory contains listings for 15,000 golf facilities in the U.S. & includes mailing address, telephone, contact names, type (e.g. daily fee, private, etc.), number of holes, the year the course was opened & whether they have a golf range. Published in two volumes with over 1,100 pages of information. For convenience, the Directory can also be purchased in label or list form & customized by region, state, county or type of course. Additionally, the National Golf Foundation also offers the Golf Practice Range & Learning Center Directory, containing over 1700 stand-alone ranges in the U.S. & the Executive & Par-3 Golf Course Directory, which lists over 1700 facilities that fall into this category.

Villager Championship & Executive Golf Course Directory & Guide provides a Villager or Village Vistor, an easy, quick review and reference to Village Championship & Executive Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, Golf Pro/Retail Shops. Included are golf course names, locations, yardage, holes, par, sample score card, maps, telephone numbers, green fees, hole sand/water & other important golf course information to help make a golfer's golf experience more pleasant & to continue golfing in the Villages.

These two directories are the ultimate source for U.S. golf courses & driving ranges. Contains entries for over 14,000 golf facilities & 1,700 golf ranges in the U.S. For facilities, it includes mailing address, telephone, contact names, type, (e.g., daily fee), number of holes, & more. For ranges, it includes mailing address, telephone, contact names, number of tee stations, amenities such as night lighting, & more.