Golf equipment sales rose 7 percent in specialty and green grass shops in the first half, and grew 1 percent at mass and sporting goods channels, according to Golf Datatech, a Circana company.
Among the major categories within specialty retail, golf clubs increased by 6 percent, while consumables, such as balls and gloves, rose by 3 percent.
In mass and sporting goods channels, club sales grew 5 percent, but gains were offset by a decline in club sets. Golf balls increased 3 percent, while golf gloves had a 5 percent lift.
Across both channels, a standout category was putters, which increased by 23 percent at golf specialty and green grass shops and 17 percent at mass and sporting goods retailers.
Images courtesy Club Champion, Golf Datatech
