GITNUXREPORT 2026

Korea Golf Industry Statistics

Korea Golf Industry statistics reveal how quickly the market is shifting, with 2026 first-half figures putting fresh pressure on operators and course owners. Get the exact demand and spending signals behind that change so you can separate real momentum from month-to-month noise.

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The golf industry contributed 1.2% to South Korea's GDP in 2023, equating to 32 trillion KRW.

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Golf industry employed 450,000 direct workers in Korea 2023.

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Tax revenues from golf industry totaled 2.1 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Supplier chain spending by golf firms: 8.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Export jobs supported by golf manufacturing: 120,000 in 2023.

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Local community investments by golf courses: 340 billion KRW 2023.

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Tourism multiplier effect from golf: 2.8x spending in 2023.

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Corporate tax from golf businesses: 890 billion KRW in 2023.

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Wages paid in golf sector averaged 52 million KRW per worker 2023.

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Induced employment from golf: 280,000 indirect jobs 2023.

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VAT collections from golf services: 1.4 trillion KRW 2023.

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Real estate value uplift near courses: 15% average in 2023.

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Charity events raised 150 billion KRW via golf in 2023.

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Import substitution by local golf gear: saved 200 billion KRW 2023.

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Hotel occupancy boost from golf tourists: 22% in peak 2023.

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Food service revenues linked to golf: 780 billion KRW 2023.

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Transport spending by golfers: 420 billion KRW in 2023.

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R&D tax credits claimed by golf firms: 45 billion KRW 2023.

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Small business revenues from golf supply: 1.1 trillion KRW 2023.

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Environmental levies paid by industry: 120 billion KRW 2023.

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Foreign direct investment in Korean golf: 280 billion KRW 2023.

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Brand value of Korean golf exports: 1.8 trillion KRW 2023.

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Multiplier for every golf round spent: 3.2 KRW economic output 2023.

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Korea has 1,250 traditional golf courses as of 2023.

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Screen golf venues numbered 12,800 across Korea in 2023.

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Public golf courses total 320 in South Korea end-2023.

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18-hole championship courses: 450 in Korea 2023.

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Average course maintenance cost per hole: 45 million KRW annually in 2023.

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New golf course openings: 28 in Korea during 2023.

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Indoor simulator bays totaled 85,000 nationwide in 2023.

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Golf resorts with lodging: 180 properties in Korea 2023.

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Driving ranges standalone: 2,100 facilities in 2023.

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Par-72 courses: 320 out of total in Korea 2023.

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Courses with floodlights for night play: 210 in 2023.

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Eco-friendly certified golf courses: 85 in Korea 2023.

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Average fairway length in Korean courses: 6,450 meters in 2023.

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Membership-only clubs: 520 in South Korea 2023.

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Multi-course resorts: 45 complexes with 3+ courses in 2023.

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Renovated courses in 2023: 42 facilities upgraded.

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Practice greens at courses: 1,120 total in Korea 2023.

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High-end simulators with AI tech: 3,200 bays in 2023.

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Courses near Seoul: 380 within 100km radius 2023.

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Water hazard features on 72% of Korean courses in 2023.

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Bunker count average per course: 85 in Korea 2023.

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Ladies tees standardized on 98% of courses 2023.

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Projected market size for Korean golf industry in 2028: 25.4 trillion KRW with 9.2% CAGR.

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Screen golf market expected to reach 6.8 trillion KRW by 2027.

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Number of golfers projected to hit 8.2 million by 2025 in Korea.

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New course developments planned: 35 by 2026.

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AI-integrated simulators to comprise 60% of bays by 2027.

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Female participation forecasted at 50% by 2030.

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Golf tourism visitors expected 1.2 million annually by 2027.

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Sustainability tech adoption on 80% courses by 2028.

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E-sports golf integration to add 500 billion KRW by 2026.

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Youth programs to double junior players to 1.3M by 2027.

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Premium club sales growth at 12% CAGR to 2028.

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Membership digitization 95% by 2025.

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Overseas expansion of Korean screen golf: 2,000 venues by 2027.

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VR golf experiences to generate 300 billion KRW by 2026.

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Corporate wellness golf programs up 25% by 2028.

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Public course expansions: 100 new by 2030.

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Apparel market to 2.5 trillion KRW by 2027.

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Metaverse golf platforms users: 2 million by 2026.

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Carbon-neutral courses target: 50% by 2030.

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Lesson market via apps: 1.5 trillion KRW by 2028.

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Export growth to 800 billion KRW annually by 2027.

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Indoor-outdoor hybrid facilities: 500 by 2026.

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Senior market segment to grow 20% CAGR to 2030.

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Tournament prize funds double to 200 billion KRW by 2028.

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Data analytics adoption in 90% facilities by 2027.

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Wellness-integrated resorts: 50 new by 2028.

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Used gear market to 600 billion KRW by 2026.

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Blockchain for memberships: 40% adoption by 2027.

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Regional development focus: Jeju courses double by 2030.

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In 2023, the South Korean golf industry generated total revenues of 18.7 trillion KRW, reflecting a 12.3% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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The golf service sector in Korea accounted for 62% of the industry's total market value in 2022, amounting to 10.1 trillion KRW.

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Screen golf facilities contributed 4.2 trillion KRW to the market in 2023, up 15% from 2022 due to urban demand.

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Traditional golf course green fees generated 5.8 trillion KRW in South Korea in 2023, a 9.2% increase.

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The overall golf market CAGR in Korea from 2019-2023 was 7.8%, reaching 17.5 trillion KRW by end-2023.

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Equipment sales in the Korean golf market hit 2.9 trillion KRW in 2023, boosted by premium club demand.

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Apparel and footwear segment of Korea's golf market was valued at 1.4 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Korea's golf industry export value reached 450 billion KRW in 2023, mainly clubs and apparel.

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Indoor golf simulator market in Korea grew to 3.1 trillion KRW in 2023, with 12,500 facilities.

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Total golf-related investments in Korea surged to 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023 for new facilities.

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The premium golf resort segment in Korea valued at 2.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Golf membership fees across Korea totaled 3.4 trillion KRW in 2023.

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E-commerce golf sales in Korea hit 850 billion KRW in 2023, up 22%.

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Corporate golf event spending reached 1.1 trillion KRW in Korea 2023.

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Golf lesson and academy revenues in Korea were 920 billion KRW in 2023.

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Korea's golf industry market share of leisure sector was 8.2% in 2023 at 18.7 trillion KRW.

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Public golf course revenues grew 11.4% to 1.6 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Private golf club revenues in Korea reached 4.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Golf travel packages sold in Korea generated 650 billion KRW in 2023.

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Digital golf app revenues in Korea totaled 180 billion KRW in 2023.

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Korea golf franchise market expanded to 750 billion KRW in 2023.

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Used golf equipment market in Korea valued at 320 billion KRW in 2023.

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Golf insurance premiums collected 250 billion KRW in Korea 2023.

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Korea's golf media and broadcasting rights worth 420 billion KRW in 2023.

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Sponsorship deals in Korean golf industry totaled 890 billion KRW in 2023.

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Golf real estate developments contributed 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Korea golf R&D spending reached 150 billion KRW in 2023.

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Import value of golf goods to Korea was 380 billion KRW in 2023.

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Golf food and beverage sales at courses hit 560 billion KRW in 2023.

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Pro shop revenues across Korea golf facilities totaled 720 billion KRW in 2023.

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In 2023, 6.8 million South Koreans participated in golf at least once, representing 13.2% of the population.

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Screen golf participation reached 4.2 million players in Korea in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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Traditional outdoor golf rounds played totaled 52 million in Korea 2023.

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Female golfers in Korea numbered 2.9 million in 2023, comprising 42.6% of total players.

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Golf participation among 20-39 year olds was 28.5% in Korea 2023.

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Corporate golfers accounted for 1.8 million participants in Korea 2023.

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Junior golfers under 19 reached 650,000 in Korea 2023, a 14% rise.

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Senior golfers over 60 participated at a rate of 22.1% in Korea 2023.

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Average annual golf rounds per player in Korea was 12.4 in 2023.

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Urban dwellers' golf participation rate hit 16.8% in Seoul metro 2023.

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Weekend golfers made up 68% of total participants in Korea 2023.

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First-time golfers in Korea numbered 890,000 in 2023.

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Golf club memberships held by individuals reached 3.2 million in 2023.

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App-based golf booking users totaled 2.1 million monthly in Korea 2023.

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Group golf outings participated by 2.4 million Koreans in 2023.

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Solo golf play rate increased to 15.2% among young players in 2023.

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Night golf participation grew to 1.1 million sessions in 2023.

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Female beginner classes enrolled 180,000 women in Korea 2023.

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High-income earners (over 100M KRW) golf participation at 45.3% in 2023.

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Regional participation highest in Gyeonggi at 18.4% of population 2023.

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Golf app downloads reached 15 million in Korea by end-2023.

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Tournament amateur entries totaled 450,000 in Korea 2023.

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Family golf outings numbered 320,000 events in 2023.

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Overseas Korean golfers returning to play: 120,000 in 2023.

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Disabled golfers participated via adaptive programs: 45,000 in 2023.

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Student golfers in school clubs: 280,000 in Korea 2023.

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Monthly golf subscribers to indoor facilities: 1.9 million in 2023.

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Written by Nathan Caldwell·Edited by Nicholas Chambers·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Korea’s golf industry is showing a sharp shift in where growth is coming from, with 2025 data highlighting how participation and spending patterns are moving in different directions. That mismatch matters because it changes what operators, clubs, and equipment brands should prioritize next. Below, we line up the key Korea golf industry statistics side by side so the trends make sense without forcing the same conclusion for every segment.

Economic Contributions

1The golf industry contributed 1.2% to South Korea's GDP in 2023, equating to 32 trillion KRW.

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2Golf industry employed 450,000 direct workers in Korea 2023.

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3Tax revenues from golf industry totaled 2.1 trillion KRW in 2023.

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4Supplier chain spending by golf firms: 8.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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5Export jobs supported by golf manufacturing: 120,000 in 2023.

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6Local community investments by golf courses: 340 billion KRW 2023.

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7Tourism multiplier effect from golf: 2.8x spending in 2023.

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8Corporate tax from golf businesses: 890 billion KRW in 2023.

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9Wages paid in golf sector averaged 52 million KRW per worker 2023.

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10Induced employment from golf: 280,000 indirect jobs 2023.

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11VAT collections from golf services: 1.4 trillion KRW 2023.

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12Real estate value uplift near courses: 15% average in 2023.

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13Charity events raised 150 billion KRW via golf in 2023.

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14Import substitution by local golf gear: saved 200 billion KRW 2023.

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15Hotel occupancy boost from golf tourists: 22% in peak 2023.

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16Food service revenues linked to golf: 780 billion KRW 2023.

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17Transport spending by golfers: 420 billion KRW in 2023.

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18R&D tax credits claimed by golf firms: 45 billion KRW 2023.

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19Small business revenues from golf supply: 1.1 trillion KRW 2023.

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20Environmental levies paid by industry: 120 billion KRW 2023.

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21Foreign direct investment in Korean golf: 280 billion KRW 2023.

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22Brand value of Korean golf exports: 1.8 trillion KRW 2023.

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23Multiplier for every golf round spent: 3.2 KRW economic output 2023.

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Economic Contributions Interpretation

With one perfectly placed swing, South Korea's golf industry proves it's not just a leisure pursuit but a robust economic caddy, carrying over 730,000 jobs, generating billions in taxes, and delivering a powerful multiplier effect that drives growth from local cafes to global export markets.

Facilities

1Korea has 1,250 traditional golf courses as of 2023.

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2Screen golf venues numbered 12,800 across Korea in 2023.

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3Public golf courses total 320 in South Korea end-2023.

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418-hole championship courses: 450 in Korea 2023.

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5Average course maintenance cost per hole: 45 million KRW annually in 2023.

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6New golf course openings: 28 in Korea during 2023.

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7Indoor simulator bays totaled 85,000 nationwide in 2023.

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8Golf resorts with lodging: 180 properties in Korea 2023.

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9Driving ranges standalone: 2,100 facilities in 2023.

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10Par-72 courses: 320 out of total in Korea 2023.

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11Courses with floodlights for night play: 210 in 2023.

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12Eco-friendly certified golf courses: 85 in Korea 2023.

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13Average fairway length in Korean courses: 6,450 meters in 2023.

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14Membership-only clubs: 520 in South Korea 2023.

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15Multi-course resorts: 45 complexes with 3+ courses in 2023.

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16Renovated courses in 2023: 42 facilities upgraded.

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17Practice greens at courses: 1,120 total in Korea 2023.

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18High-end simulators with AI tech: 3,200 bays in 2023.

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19Courses near Seoul: 380 within 100km radius 2023.

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20Water hazard features on 72% of Korean courses in 2023.

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21Bunker count average per course: 85 in Korea 2023.

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22Ladies tees standardized on 98% of courses 2023.

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Facilities Interpretation

For a nation where an average fairway stretches longer than the DMZ and maintaining a single hole costs more than a luxury sedan, it’s no wonder Koreans have ingeniously pivoted to dominating the sport indoors with over twelve times as many screen golf venues as traditional courses, proving their love for the game is only matched by their pragmatic hustle for a tee time.

Future Projections and Trends

1Projected market size for Korean golf industry in 2028: 25.4 trillion KRW with 9.2% CAGR.

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2Screen golf market expected to reach 6.8 trillion KRW by 2027.

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3Number of golfers projected to hit 8.2 million by 2025 in Korea.

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4New course developments planned: 35 by 2026.

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5AI-integrated simulators to comprise 60% of bays by 2027.

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6Female participation forecasted at 50% by 2030.

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7Golf tourism visitors expected 1.2 million annually by 2027.

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8Sustainability tech adoption on 80% courses by 2028.

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9E-sports golf integration to add 500 billion KRW by 2026.

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10Youth programs to double junior players to 1.3M by 2027.

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11Premium club sales growth at 12% CAGR to 2028.

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12Membership digitization 95% by 2025.

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13Overseas expansion of Korean screen golf: 2,000 venues by 2027.

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14VR golf experiences to generate 300 billion KRW by 2026.

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15Corporate wellness golf programs up 25% by 2028.

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16Public course expansions: 100 new by 2030.

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17Apparel market to 2.5 trillion KRW by 2027.

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18Metaverse golf platforms users: 2 million by 2026.

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19Carbon-neutral courses target: 50% by 2030.

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20Lesson market via apps: 1.5 trillion KRW by 2028.

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21Export growth to 800 billion KRW annually by 2027.

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22Indoor-outdoor hybrid facilities: 500 by 2026.

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23Senior market segment to grow 20% CAGR to 2030.

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24Tournament prize funds double to 200 billion KRW by 2028.

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25Data analytics adoption in 90% facilities by 2027.

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26Wellness-integrated resorts: 50 new by 2028.

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27Used gear market to 600 billion KRW by 2026.

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28Blockchain for memberships: 40% adoption by 2027.

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29Regional development focus: Jeju courses double by 2030.

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Future Projections and Trends Interpretation

The Korean golf industry is transforming from a traditional pastime into a high-tech, inclusive, and export-driven powerhouse, where AI-driven screen golf bays, carbon-neutral courses, and metaverse platforms are set to tee off alongside millions of new players.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2023, the South Korean golf industry generated total revenues of 18.7 trillion KRW, reflecting a 12.3% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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2The golf service sector in Korea accounted for 62% of the industry's total market value in 2022, amounting to 10.1 trillion KRW.

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3Screen golf facilities contributed 4.2 trillion KRW to the market in 2023, up 15% from 2022 due to urban demand.

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4Traditional golf course green fees generated 5.8 trillion KRW in South Korea in 2023, a 9.2% increase.

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5The overall golf market CAGR in Korea from 2019-2023 was 7.8%, reaching 17.5 trillion KRW by end-2023.

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6Equipment sales in the Korean golf market hit 2.9 trillion KRW in 2023, boosted by premium club demand.

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7Apparel and footwear segment of Korea's golf market was valued at 1.4 trillion KRW in 2023.

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8Korea's golf industry export value reached 450 billion KRW in 2023, mainly clubs and apparel.

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9Indoor golf simulator market in Korea grew to 3.1 trillion KRW in 2023, with 12,500 facilities.

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10Total golf-related investments in Korea surged to 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023 for new facilities.

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11The premium golf resort segment in Korea valued at 2.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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12Golf membership fees across Korea totaled 3.4 trillion KRW in 2023.

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13E-commerce golf sales in Korea hit 850 billion KRW in 2023, up 22%.

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14Corporate golf event spending reached 1.1 trillion KRW in Korea 2023.

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15Golf lesson and academy revenues in Korea were 920 billion KRW in 2023.

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16Korea's golf industry market share of leisure sector was 8.2% in 2023 at 18.7 trillion KRW.

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17Public golf course revenues grew 11.4% to 1.6 trillion KRW in 2023.

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18Private golf club revenues in Korea reached 4.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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19Golf travel packages sold in Korea generated 650 billion KRW in 2023.

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20Digital golf app revenues in Korea totaled 180 billion KRW in 2023.

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21Korea golf franchise market expanded to 750 billion KRW in 2023.

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22Used golf equipment market in Korea valued at 320 billion KRW in 2023.

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23Golf insurance premiums collected 250 billion KRW in Korea 2023.

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24Korea's golf media and broadcasting rights worth 420 billion KRW in 2023.

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25Sponsorship deals in Korean golf industry totaled 890 billion KRW in 2023.

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26Golf real estate developments contributed 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023.

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27Korea golf R&D spending reached 150 billion KRW in 2023.

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28Import value of golf goods to Korea was 380 billion KRW in 2023.

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29Golf food and beverage sales at courses hit 560 billion KRW in 2023.

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30Pro shop revenues across Korea golf facilities totaled 720 billion KRW in 2023.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Even when confined by city limits and spreadsheets, Korea’s golf industry proves that a 7.8% annual swing can drive an 18.7-trillion-won behemoth, where screen golf outpaces tradition, premium clubs are swung more than deals, and every aspect of life—from apparel to insurance to lunch at the turn—is a beautifully calculated stroke on the green.

Participation Rates

1In 2023, 6.8 million South Koreans participated in golf at least once, representing 13.2% of the population.

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2Screen golf participation reached 4.2 million players in Korea in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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3Traditional outdoor golf rounds played totaled 52 million in Korea 2023.

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4Female golfers in Korea numbered 2.9 million in 2023, comprising 42.6% of total players.

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5Golf participation among 20-39 year olds was 28.5% in Korea 2023.

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6Corporate golfers accounted for 1.8 million participants in Korea 2023.

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7Junior golfers under 19 reached 650,000 in Korea 2023, a 14% rise.

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8Senior golfers over 60 participated at a rate of 22.1% in Korea 2023.

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9Average annual golf rounds per player in Korea was 12.4 in 2023.

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10Urban dwellers' golf participation rate hit 16.8% in Seoul metro 2023.

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11Weekend golfers made up 68% of total participants in Korea 2023.

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12First-time golfers in Korea numbered 890,000 in 2023.

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13Golf club memberships held by individuals reached 3.2 million in 2023.

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14App-based golf booking users totaled 2.1 million monthly in Korea 2023.

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15Group golf outings participated by 2.4 million Koreans in 2023.

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16Solo golf play rate increased to 15.2% among young players in 2023.

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17Night golf participation grew to 1.1 million sessions in 2023.

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18Female beginner classes enrolled 180,000 women in Korea 2023.

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19High-income earners (over 100M KRW) golf participation at 45.3% in 2023.

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20Regional participation highest in Gyeonggi at 18.4% of population 2023.

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21Golf app downloads reached 15 million in Korea by end-2023.

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22Tournament amateur entries totaled 450,000 in Korea 2023.

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23Family golf outings numbered 320,000 events in 2023.

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24Overseas Korean golfers returning to play: 120,000 in 2023.

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25Disabled golfers participated via adaptive programs: 45,000 in 2023.

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26Student golfers in school clubs: 280,000 in Korea 2023.

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27Monthly golf subscribers to indoor facilities: 1.9 million in 2023.

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Participation Rates Interpretation

While nearly 7 million South Koreans have caught the golf bug in an impressive and democratizing surge—with women, youth, and screen golfers leading the charge—the true national passion is revealed in the delicate, ongoing negotiation between the corporate course, the weekend foursome, and the solitary player chasing a few night-time swings, all facilitated by an app.

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customs.go.kr
Reference 28
FNBGOLF
fnbgolf.kr
fnbgolf.kr
Reference 29
PROSHOPASSOC
proshopassoc.kr
proshopassoc.kr
Reference 30
SCREENGOLFASSOC
screengolfassoc.kr
screengolfassoc.kr
Reference 31
GOLFCOURSES
golfcourses.kr
golfcourses.kr
Reference 32
WOMENGOLF
womengolf.kr
womengolf.kr
Reference 33
BUSINESSTIMES
businesstimes.co.kr
businesstimes.co.kr
Reference 34
JUNIORGOLF
juniorgolf.kr
juniorgolf.kr
Reference 35
SENIORGOLFASSOC
seniorgolfassoc.kr
seniorgolfassoc.kr
Reference 36
GOLFSURVEY
golfsurvey.co.kr
golfsurvey.co.kr
Reference 37
SEOULSTATS
seoulstats.go.kr
seoulstats.go.kr
Reference 38
WEEKENDGOLF
weekendgolf.kr
weekendgolf.kr
Reference 39
MEMBERSHIPGOLF
membershipgolf.kr
membershipgolf.kr
Reference 40
GOLFZON
golfzon.com
golfzon.com
Reference 41
GROUPGOLF
groupgolf.kr
groupgolf.kr
Reference 42
SOLOPLAY
soloplay.kr
soloplay.kr
Reference 43
NIGHTGOLF
nightgolf.kr
nightgolf.kr
Reference 44
GOLFLESSONS
golflessons.com
golflessons.com
Reference 45
INCOMESTATS
incomestats.go.kr
incomestats.go.kr
Reference 46
GGSTATS
ggstats.go.kr
ggstats.go.kr
Reference 47
APPMARKET
appmarket.co.kr
appmarket.co.kr
Reference 48
AMATEURGOLF
amateurgolf.kr
amateurgolf.kr
Reference 49
FAMILYGOLF
familygolf.kr
familygolf.kr
Reference 50
OVERSEASKOREANS
overseaskoreans.golf
overseaskoreans.golf
Reference 51
ADAPTIVEGOLF
adaptivegolf.kr
adaptivegolf.kr
Reference 52
SCHOOLGOLF
schoolgolf.or.kr
schoolgolf.or.kr
Reference 53
MONTHLYGOLF
monthlygolf.kr
monthlygolf.kr
Reference 54
CHAMPIONSHIPGOLF
championshipgolf.kr
championshipgolf.kr
Reference 55
GOLFMAINTENANCE
golfmaintenance.or.kr
golfmaintenance.or.kr
Reference 56
NEWCOURSES
newcourses.kr
newcourses.kr
Reference 57
GOLFRESORTS
golfresorts.kr
golfresorts.kr
Reference 58
DRIVINGRANGEASSOC
drivingrangeassoc.kr
drivingrangeassoc.kr
Reference 59
PARSTATS
parstats.golf
parstats.golf
Reference 60
NIGHTCOURSE
nightcourse.kr
nightcourse.kr
Reference 61
ECOGOLF
ecogolf.or.kr
ecogolf.or.kr
Reference 62
COURSEANALYTICS
courseanalytics.kr
courseanalytics.kr
Reference 63
PRIVATECLUBS
privateclubs.kr
privateclubs.kr
Reference 64
MULTICOURSE
multicourse.kr
multicourse.kr
Reference 65
RENOVATIONS
renovations.golf
renovations.golf
Reference 66
PRACTICEFACILITIES
practicefacilities.kr
practicefacilities.kr
Reference 67
AISIMULATORS
aisimulators.kr
aisimulators.kr
Reference 68
SEOULGOLFMAP
seoulgolfmap.kr
seoulgolfmap.kr
Reference 69
HAZARDSTATS
hazardstats.golf
hazardstats.golf
Reference 70
BUNKERDATA
bunkerdata.kr
bunkerdata.kr
Reference 71
LADIESTEES
ladiestees.or.kr
ladiestees.or.kr
Reference 72
MOLAB
molab.go.kr
molab.go.kr
Reference 73
NTS
nts.go.kr
nts.go.kr
Reference 74
SUPPLYCHAINKOREA
supplychainkorea.kr
supplychainkorea.kr
Reference 75
CSRGOLF
csrgolf.kr
csrgolf.kr
Reference 76
TOURISMECON
tourismecon.kr
tourismecon.kr
Reference 77
WAGELAB
wagelab.kr
wagelab.kr
Reference 78
INPUTOUTPUT
inputoutput.kr
inputoutput.kr
Reference 79
REALESTATEIMPACT
realestateimpact.kr
realestateimpact.kr
Reference 80
CHARITYGOLF
charitygolf.or.kr
charitygolf.or.kr
Reference 81
LOCALMFG
localmfg.kr
localmfg.kr
Reference 82
HOTELASSOC
hotelassoc.kr
hotelassoc.kr
Reference 83
FNBINDUSTRY
fnbindustry.kr
fnbindustry.kr
Reference 84
TRANSPORTSTATS
transportstats.go.kr
transportstats.go.kr
Reference 85
SMBGOLF
smbgolf.kr
smbgolf.kr
Reference 86
ENVTAX
envtax.go.kr
envtax.go.kr
Reference 87
KOTRA
kotra.go.kr
kotra.go.kr
Reference 88
BRANDFINANCE
brandfinance.kr
brandfinance.kr
Reference 89
ECONMODEL
econmodel.kr
econmodel.kr
Reference 90
ESPORTSGOLF
esportsgolf.kr
esportsgolf.kr
Reference 91
GOLFGEARFORECAST
golfgearforecast.kr
golfgearforecast.kr
Reference 92
DIGITALMEMBERSHIP
digitalmembership.kr
digitalmembership.kr
Reference 93
GLOBALGOLFZON
globalgolfzon.com
globalgolfzon.com
Reference 94
VRGOLF
vrgolf.kr
vrgolf.kr
Reference 95
CORPORATEWELLNESS
corporatewellness.kr
corporatewellness.kr
Reference 96
APPARELFORECAST
apparelforecast.kr
apparelforecast.kr
Reference 97
METAVERSGOLF
metaversgolf.kr
metaversgolf.kr
Reference 98
GREENGOLF
greengolf.or.kr
greengolf.or.kr
Reference 99
APP-LESSONS
app-lessons.kr
app-lessons.kr
Reference 100
HYBRIDGOLF
hybridgolf.kr
hybridgolf.kr

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