Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Golf in Europe - Statistics & Facts
Although the modern game of golf originated in Scotland, it has subsequently gained popularity throughout the world. Today, golf in Europe is well established, particularly in the countries within the North and West of the continent, and is beginning to gain popularity throughout South eastern regions and within Central Europe. Although golf participation in Scotland saw a significant decrease over the past decade, from nine percent of the population playing golf at least once a month in 2007, to only six percent in 2018, golf remains one of the most popular sports in the UK with approximately 980 thousand people reporting participation at least twice a month in England.
