The First Call 09-27-2021

FIRST THOUGHT

According to Research and Markets' "Golf Clothing Market: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030", the global golf clothing market was valued at $834.1 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $1.554 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6% from 2021 to 2030.

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Pivoting a business model to unlock new customer value

The days of golf communities being solely about golf are changing as Southworth Development president and COO Tommy Southworth explains on the latest 'ModGolf Podcast' episode

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Fact of the Day

DID YOU KNOW?

Of all private clubs that include tennis as an amenity, the regional breakdown is as follows: The Southeast has the highest proportion at 38%, followed by the Midwest and Northeast with 19% each, the West with 16% and the Southwest with 8%.

Source: Longitudes Group Green Grass database

#QOTD

"The companies that succeed are mistake-fixing machines."

— Brian Norgard

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER
9-10: National Golf Course Owners Association Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat 2021, Monterey, Calif. | Info
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info

JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info

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