A current survey has revealed important variations between UK and US golfers in terms of spending plans on golf gear this yr.
In line with stories into shopper confidence not too long ago revealed by UK golf business collective and information insights firm Collect, solely 20% of UK golfers say they plan to purchase new golf golf equipment within the subsequent 12 months – lower than half the 47% reported amongst US golfers.
Over half of UK respondents (57%) stated they’d no intention of buying any new gear this yr, whereas 23% had been undecided.
The information confirmed little distinction throughout genders, with 20% of male and 15% of feminine golfers indicating curiosity in investing in new gear this season.
Employment standing solely had a modest impact on plans for future gear purchases, with 22% of full-time staff anticipating to purchase new golf equipment in 2025 in comparison with 16% of retirees. Curiously, earnings ranges didn’t considerably affect buying intent.
In line with Collect, the findings counsel a doubtlessly sluggish yr forward for UK golf gear retailers, though components akin to worth stability might present a chance to stimulate demand.
A current ballot carried out by on-line golf retailer Golfsupport.com which requested 1,178 golfers within the UK how typically they substitute their golf golf equipment discovered that 43% change their golf equipment each 3-5 years, with 9% altering them each 1-2 years.
To buy the Collect Collective UK and US Golfer Shopper Confidence Experiences, or to seek out out extra about Collect Collective membership, e-mail adam@collect.golf or go to www.collect.golf
