INDUSTRY NEWS FROM GOLF DATATECH LLC
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Rounds in the United States were up 3.2% for July 2023 and up 5% YTD when compared to July 2022
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On- and off-course equipment sales in the U.S. were relatively even for the month compared to July 2022, while total retail sales were at $393 million
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Report estimates the total market size by key product sub-category, as well as usage trends, on- and off-course sales, preferences, likes and dislikes
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On- and off-course specialty channels are up again — 5.1% for June and 8.7% YTD
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Report shows continuation of strong results post-pandemic and rounds compared to 2019 are up mid-teens
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Five out of nine equipment categories had a better June 2023 than June 2022; overall equipment sales for June dropped by less than 1% vs. the same month 2022