Analysis
NAICS 713910 is the 2022 national industry for golf courses and country clubs, part of 71391 (Golf Courses and Country Clubs). Census lists 3 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 10,076 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 324,224 people at an average annual payroll of $40,974 per employee (10th percentile of national industries). 30% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include country clubs, golf and country clubs and golf courses (except miniature, pitch-n-putt).
For example, operating driving ranges and miniature golf courses are classified in 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries) instead.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments fell 6% and employment rose 8%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
Census lists 2 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 713990 and 7211. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Official definition
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses (except miniature) and (2) establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses, along with dining facilities and other recreational facilities that are known as country clubs. These establishments often provide food and beverage services, equipment rental services, and golf instruction services.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
Index entries (3)
- Country clubs
- Golf and country clubs
- Golf courses (except miniature, pitch-n-putt)