General Interest
Golf Industry Momentum
Beyond courses and clubs, other consumer-focused sectors in golf are also thriving during the pandemic. Here’s what executives in various sectors of the industry have experienced.
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In examining the pandemic-induced lift golf has experienced, it’s become clear that a certain 20% of existing customers are contributing disproportionately.
September 2020 National Rounds Played
September rounds were up 25.5% nationally year-over-year, the biggest monthly increase yet in 2020.
2021 PGA Show To Be All-Virtual
The 2021 PGA Merchandise Show will shift to an all-virtual format in January amid the ongoing pandemic.
U.S. Golf Equipment Sales Set Q3 Retail Record of $1 Billion
U.S. golf equipment retail sales set a Q3 record in 2020 at more than $1 billion.
Amid Golf’s Surge, Only This U.S. State Has Seen Rounds Drop
Rounds of golf were up year-over-year in every single state in the continental U.S. for the months of June, July and August. There’s a caveat there.
Perceptions of Golf
Golf has grabbed a lot of people’s attention amid the pandemic. What is golf’s story, and how can those in the industry present a better one?
Rounds +6% Over 2019 Pace
After record-setting months in July and August, play is 6% ahead of the 2019 pace entering the final four-month stretch of the year.
Golf Equipment Sales Hit Record $331M for August
Total golf equipment sales were $331 million in August, extending a record-setting summer for the retail side of the business.
Opportunity for Golf
Golf industry leaders weigh in on the opportunity for golf and how businesses and organizations might best take advantage.