Ball Sales Reflect Weather Improvements

Circana’s Golf Datatech released U.S. golf retail sales figures today. October 2024 data shows dollar sales were up 1.9%. October was a better month for the U.S. golf industry. Consumables performed well. Unit and dollar sales of balls increased versus 2023. Better weather in the north meant more rounds played. Clubs generally performed well –…

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October Success for On-Course Channel

The U.S. golf apparel sales figures have been released today by Circana’s Golf Datatech. October 2024 is available – and it’s good news for the U.S. golf industry.  October 2024 U.S. Retail MEN’S TOPS (On-Off Course)  On-Off Course October ’24 vs. ’23: Units +1.3%, Dollars +7.4%On-Off Course October ’24 vs. ’19: Units +21.9%, Dollars +48.0%…

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Country Divide for September Rounds Played

The latest Golf Datatech National Rounds Played Report with results for September 2024 is now out with year over year results for eight regions, all states and several metropolitan areas.  US rounds were up +3.6% for the month and up +1.7% YTD when compared to September 2023. On the latest data, Golf Datatech VP, Phil Barnard, said, “This month…

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Good Growth for Woods and Putters

Equipment retail sales update from Golf Datatech for September 2024

The US golf retail sales figures are published by us today, with data for September 2024. Total sales for the month were down -2.6% vs 2023. Top Line Commentary Total equipment sales took another drop this month, following the recent trend. Woods and Putters offered some hope seeing year on year growth of +10.4% and…

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Positive Direction for August Golf Apparel

US August 2024 Total Apparel Retail (On-Off Course) On-Off Course August ’24 vs ’23: Dollars +4.5%On-Off Course August ’24 vs ’19: Dollars +61.1% On-Off Course YTD ’24 vs ’23: Dollars -7.3%On-Off Course YTD ’24 vs ’19: Dollars +45.2% The most significant declines were in men’s and women’s bottoms, which were down almost 12% and 6%…

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Good Signs for August Rounds Played

The latest Golf Datatech National Rounds Played Report with results for August 2024 is published this week with year over year results for eight regions, all states and several metropolitan areas.  2024 rounds played continued to stay on track for small gains vs. 2023, up +1.9% for the month and 1.4% YTD. Improving weather compared…

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Apparel Sales Fall Short in July

golf datatech announces retail apparel sales data for January 2024

Total US July Retail Sales (On-Off Course) On-Off Course July ’24 vs ’23: Dollars -7.1%On-Off Course July ’24 vs ’19: Dollars +53.8% On-Off Course YTD ’24 vs ’23: Dollars -9.0%On-Off Course YTD ’24 vs ’19: Dollars +42.8% July 2024 retail sales of golf apparel continue to lag behind 2023 levels, with both the On and…

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June Rounds Played Hold Strong

The latest Golf Datatech National Rounds Played Report, with results for June 2024, is published this week with year over year results for eight regions, all states and several metropolitan areas.  US rounds were were marginally higher in June, up +1.5% for the month and leaving +2.1% on a YTD basis. Even though temperatures were…

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Gap Closing for Apparel

golf apparel market research by golf datatech

The retail sales data for US golf apparel sales for June 2024 is published this week with apparel sales down -1.8% for the month vs June 2023. US June 2024 Total Retail Market (On-Off Course) On-Off Course June ’24 vs ’23: Dollars -1.8%On-Off Course June ’24 vs ’19: Dollars +14.8% On-Off Course YTD ’24 vs…

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