Rakuten GORA Announces Results of "Survey on Golf Practice"

Rakuten GORA, a golf course reservation site operated by Rakuten Group, Inc., has announced the results of its "Survey on Golf Practice," conducted among 10,000 Rakuten GORA users aged 20 to 70.

■□ Survey Results Summary □■

・While over 60% feel improvement from their current practice, it was revealed that approximately 90% have worries or challenges with their practice. The top concern felt during practice is "scores are not improving easily."

・The most common practice method, at over 70%, is "self-practice at driving ranges or indoor golf facilities." The practice method considered most effective, at over 50%, is "learning from an instructor."

・For those who have never taken golf lessons, the top reason for hesitation is "uncertainty about cost-effectiveness," followed by "lack of time," indicating financial and time-related anxieties are prominent.

・The top benefit of taking golf lessons is "swing improvement."

■□ Survey Results □■

■While over 60% feel improvement from their current practice, it was revealed that approximately 90% have worries or challenges with their practice. The top concern felt during practice is "scores are not improving easily."

When users who responded that they are currently engaged in golf practice were asked if they "feel improvement with their current practice method," 9.9% said "strongly feel it" and 54.2% said "feel it somewhat," totaling over 60% who feel improvement. On the other hand, when asked about their current golf practice concerns (multiple answers allowed), approximately 90% reported feeling some kind of worry or challenge. The top concern was "scores are not improving easily" (51.6%), followed by "don't know the correct form" (32.8%), and "challenges are clear, but don't know how to improve" (31.2%), revealing that golfers are practicing while facing various difficulties.

■Over 70% use "self-practice at driving ranges or indoor golf facilities" as their practice method. "Learning from an instructor" is ranked first as the most effective practice method, at over 50%.

When asked (multiple answers allowed) "what practice methods are you currently using to improve your golf game," "self-practice at driving ranges or indoor golf facilities" (74.8%) and "self-practice referencing videos on social media, etc." (46.1%) were the top responses, indicating that many golfers engage in self-practice. Furthermore, "learning from an instructor at a golf school, etc." remained at 12.8%. On the other hand, when asked (single answer format) "what practice method do you think is most effective for improving your score," "learning from an instructor at a golf school, etc...."