GITNUXREPORT 2026

South Korea Golf Industry Statistics

South Korea’s golf industry totals 15.2 trillion KRW with equipment, apparel, and the screen golf boom all pulling at once, from 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023 equipment sales to 450 million screen golf rounds and 12,000 indoor simulators in use. If you want to understand why 18 holes, bentgrass greens, and customized clubs are being reshaped by online buying and tech driven practice, this page explains the shift with hard figures.

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Golf equipment market in South Korea sales reached 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, led by clubs at 45% share.

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Golf club imports to South Korea totaled 1.2 million units in 2023, valued at 450 billion KRW.

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Domestic golf ball production in South Korea was 25 million units in 2023, with 60% exported.

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Golf apparel sales grew 11% to 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023, with athleisure styles popular.

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Average spend per golfer on equipment in South Korea is 2.5 million KRW annually.

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Premium golf shoe sales in South Korea hit 180 billion KRW in 2023, up 16%.

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Online golf equipment sales channel captured 38% market share in South Korea 2023.

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Titleist held 22% market share in golf balls sold in South Korea in 2023.

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Golf bag sales volume in South Korea was 850,000 units in 2023, averaging 300,000 KRW each.

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Golf glove market in South Korea sold 1.5 million pairs in 2023.

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Callaway held 18% share in driver sales in South Korea 2023.

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Golf rangefinder sales volume reached 400,000 units in 2023.

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Women's golf apparel grew 20% to 350 billion KRW in 2023.

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Custom-fitted clubs account for 35% of total club purchases.

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Average annual spend on golf apparel per player is 800,000 KRW.

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TaylorMade irons sales topped 250,000 units in South Korea 2023.

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Golf headcover market valued at 50 billion KRW in 2023.

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Ping drivers sales: 120,000 units in South Korea 2023.

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Golf umbrella and rain gear sales up 25% to 80 billion KRW.

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Hybrid clubs overtook fairway woods, 40% market shift.

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Luxury golf watches sales 90 billion KRW in 2023.

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E-commerce penetration for apparel at 45%.

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Mizuno irons popular among amateurs, 15% share.

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Training aids market grew to 120 billion KRW.

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South Korea had 523 traditional golf courses as of 2023, with 72 new 18-hole courses under development.

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There are over 8,500 screen golf venues in South Korea in 2023, concentrated in urban areas like Seoul and Busan.

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Average size of a South Korean golf course is 6,800 yards, with 65% featuring 18 holes and championship standards.

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42% of South Korea's golf courses are located in Gyeonggi Province, hosting 35% of national rounds played.

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Membership fees at premier South Korean golf clubs averaged 1.2 billion KRW in 2023, up 15% from 2022.

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1,200 indoor golf simulators were newly installed in South Korea in 2023, increasing total to 12,000 units.

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Public golf courses in South Korea number 156 as of 2023, with green fees averaging 150,000 KRW per round.

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78% of South Korean golf courses incorporate advanced irrigation systems saving 30% water usage annually.

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Jeju Island hosts 28 golf courses, generating 450 billion KRW in annual revenue from tourism.

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Maintenance costs per golf course in South Korea averaged 2.1 billion KRW in 2023.

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67 new golf facilities opened in South Korea in 2023, mostly screen golf parlors.

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95% of South Korean golf courses use bentgrass greens, optimized for local climate.

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Gangwon Province has 45 golf courses, focusing on eco-friendly designs.

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Average green fee for weekday play at private clubs is 450,000 KRW in 2023.

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2,500 caddies employed across South Korean golf courses in 2023.

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Chungcheong region hosts 89 golf courses, 17% of national total.

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15% of courses in South Korea offer night golf facilities with LED lighting.

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North Jeolla Province added 12 golf courses since 2020.

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82% of courses have practice ranges over 300 yards.

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Daejeon city has 22 golf courses serving 800,000 rounds yearly.

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VIP membership waiting lists average 5 years at top clubs.

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Solar-powered carts used on 45% of South Korean courses.

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Incheon features 35 golf courses, 7% national share.

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15 million golf rounds were played on traditional courses in South Korea in 2023.

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Screen golf rounds in South Korea reached 450 million in 2023, with average player frequency of 3.2 times per month.

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12.5% of South Koreans aged 20-59 played golf at least once in 2023, totaling 5.8 million participants.

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Male participation in golf in South Korea is 68%, with females at 32% in 2023, showing 8% female growth.

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Average age of golf participants in South Korea is 42 years, with 25-34 age group growing fastest at 14%.

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Corporate golf outings accounted for 28% of all rounds in South Korea in 2023.

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3.2 million junior golfers under 19 in South Korea in 2023, up 22% from 2020.

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Seoul metropolitan area accounts for 55% of national golf participation, with 4.1 million players.

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41% of South Korean golfers have household incomes over 100 million KRW annually.

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Repeat golfers (10+ rounds/year) make up 62% of participants in South Korea.

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6.8 million golf rounds played in Busan and Gyeongnam in 2023.

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28% of golfers in South Korea are women aged 30-49, driving family participation.

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Urban millennials (25-34) represent 22% of new golfers in 2023.

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1.1 million frequent screen golfers play weekly in South Korea.

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Golf participation rate among high-income (top 20%) South Koreans is 45%.

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Senior golfers (60+) grew to 18% of total participants in 2023.

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75% of South Korean golfers use apps for booking and scoring.

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Average handicap of amateur golfers in South Korea is 18.5 for men, 25.2 for women.

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4.5 million golf rounds by tourists in 2023.

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35% of participants are first-time golfers via screen golf.

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Gen Z (18-24) participation up 30% to 450,000 players.

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55% of golfers prefer weekend mornings for play.

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Household with golfers spend 15% more on leisure.

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2.8 million casual players (1-5 rounds/year).

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Foreign residents playing golf: 250,000 annually.

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In 2023, the total market size of South Korea's golf industry reached approximately 15.2 trillion KRW, marking a 7.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery and increased domestic tourism.

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South Korea's golf industry revenue from green fees and memberships in 2022 was 8.9 trillion KRW, accounting for 62% of total industry revenue.

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The screen golf segment in South Korea generated 4.1 trillion KRW in 2023, representing 27% of the overall golf market and growing at 12.5% annually.

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Golf equipment sales in South Korea contributed 1.8 trillion KRW to the industry in 2023, with a CAGR of 9.2% from 2019-2023.

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The golf apparel and footwear market in South Korea was valued at 1.2 trillion KRW in 2022, boosted by luxury brand collaborations.

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Total golf industry employment in South Korea stood at 250,000 jobs in 2023, with 45% in facility operations.

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South Korea's golf tourism revenue hit 2.3 trillion KRW in 2023, attracting 1.2 million international golfers.

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Projected golf market growth in South Korea to reach 20 trillion KRW by 2028, with a CAGR of 5.6%.

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In 2023, luxury golf resorts contributed 3.5 trillion KRW, 23% of total revenue.

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Golf-related real estate sales in South Korea totaled 5.7 trillion KRW in 2022.

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

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Export value of South Korean golf goods reached 500 billion KRW in 2023.

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Golf simulator exports from South Korea totaled 300 billion KRW in 2023.

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Private equity investments in Korean golf courses hit 1.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Golf lesson market size in South Korea was 900 billion KRW in 2023.

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Golf industry tax contributions in South Korea were 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Screen golf franchise investments totaled 1.1 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Golf media and broadcasting revenue reached 300 billion KRW.

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22% growth in golf insurance premiums to 250 billion KRW.

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Corporate sponsorships in golf industry hit 4.2 trillion KRW.

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Digital golf content market valued at 150 billion KRW in 2023.

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KPGA Tour had 28 tournaments in 2023, with total prize money of 25 billion KRW.

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127 professional golfers on KPGA Tour in 2023, with average earnings of 180 million KRW.

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Korean players won 15 titles on the LPGA Tour in 2023, contributing 40% of total wins by Asians.

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The Shinhan Financial Group Championship attracted 45,000 spectators over 4 days in 2023.

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52 KLPGA Tour events in 2023, with prize money totaling 18 billion KRW.

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Tom Kim earned 2.1 billion KRW on PGA Tour in 2023 as top Korean male pro.

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Presidents Cup 2022 in South Korea generated 150 billion KRW economic impact.

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350 amateur golfers qualified for national championships in South Korea 2023.

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KPGA Tour TV viewership averaged 1.2 million per tournament in 2023.

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KLPGA's HiteJinro Championship had 1.8 billion KRW prize purse in 2023.

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89 Korean pros competed on international tours in 2023.

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Im Sung-jae earned 1.8 billion KRW on PGA Tour 2023.

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Korean Open Golf Championship drew 60,000 fans in 2023.

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LPGA of Korea Tour viewership hit 15 million cumulative in 2023.

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25 new pros joined KPGA Tour via Q-School in 2023.

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Women's Korean Open generated 80 billion KRW local economy boost.

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Top 10 KLPGA players averaged 450 million KRW earnings in 2023.

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KPGA Tour of Korea had record 1.5 million attendance total.

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12 Koreans in top 100 OWGR end of 2023.

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Haeran Ryu topped KLPGA money list with 1.2 billion KRW.

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Busan Open Golf Championship prize 1.4 billion KRW.

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Golf Channel Korea broadcasts 200+ events yearly.

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180 junior pros turned pro via KGA in 2023.

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Jeju Open generated 50 billion KRW tourism revenue.

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Average KPGA pro age is 31 years in 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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South Korea’s golf market is now valued at about 15.2 trillion KRW, with screen golf alone reaching 4.1 trillion KRW and continuing to grow fast enough to reshape how people practice. While traditional courses still draw serious play, equipment and apparel trends are moving just as quickly, from clubs and balls to the rise of athleisure styles and premium shoe sales. The most telling tension is that a country with 523 traditional courses can still post 450 million screen rounds, so the question becomes where all that momentum is actually landing.

Key Takeaways

Golf equipment market in South Korea sales reached 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, led by clubs at 45% share.
Golf club imports to South Korea totaled 1.2 million units in 2023, valued at 450 billion KRW.
Domestic golf ball production in South Korea was 25 million units in 2023, with 60% exported.
South Korea had 523 traditional golf courses as of 2023, with 72 new 18-hole courses under development.
There are over 8,500 screen golf venues in South Korea in 2023, concentrated in urban areas like Seoul and Busan.
Average size of a South Korean golf course is 6,800 yards, with 65% featuring 18 holes and championship standards.
15 million golf rounds were played on traditional courses in South Korea in 2023.
Screen golf rounds in South Korea reached 450 million in 2023, with average player frequency of 3.2 times per month.
12.5% of South Koreans aged 20-59 played golf at least once in 2023, totaling 5.8 million participants.
In 2023, the total market size of South Korea's golf industry reached approximately 15.2 trillion KRW, marking a 7.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery and increased domestic tourism.
South Korea's golf industry revenue from green fees and memberships in 2022 was 8.9 trillion KRW, accounting for 62% of total industry revenue.
The screen golf segment in South Korea generated 4.1 trillion KRW in 2023, representing 27% of the overall golf market and growing at 12.5% annually.
KPGA Tour had 28 tournaments in 2023, with total prize money of 25 billion KRW.
127 professional golfers on KPGA Tour in 2023, with average earnings of 180 million KRW.
Korean players won 15 titles on the LPGA Tour in 2023, contributing 40% of total wins by Asians.

South Korea’s golf industry hit 15.2 trillion KRW in 2023, driven by booming screen golf and equipment sales.

Equipment & Apparel Sales

1Golf equipment market in South Korea sales reached 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, led by clubs at 45% share.

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2Golf club imports to South Korea totaled 1.2 million units in 2023, valued at 450 billion KRW.

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3Domestic golf ball production in South Korea was 25 million units in 2023, with 60% exported.

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4Golf apparel sales grew 11% to 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023, with athleisure styles popular.

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5Average spend per golfer on equipment in South Korea is 2.5 million KRW annually.

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6Premium golf shoe sales in South Korea hit 180 billion KRW in 2023, up 16%.

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7Online golf equipment sales channel captured 38% market share in South Korea 2023.

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8Titleist held 22% market share in golf balls sold in South Korea in 2023.

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9Golf bag sales volume in South Korea was 850,000 units in 2023, averaging 300,000 KRW each.

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10Golf glove market in South Korea sold 1.5 million pairs in 2023.

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11Callaway held 18% share in driver sales in South Korea 2023.

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12Golf rangefinder sales volume reached 400,000 units in 2023.

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13Women's golf apparel grew 20% to 350 billion KRW in 2023.

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14Custom-fitted clubs account for 35% of total club purchases.

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15Average annual spend on golf apparel per player is 800,000 KRW.

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16TaylorMade irons sales topped 250,000 units in South Korea 2023.

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17Golf headcover market valued at 50 billion KRW in 2023.

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18Ping drivers sales: 120,000 units in South Korea 2023.

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19Golf umbrella and rain gear sales up 25% to 80 billion KRW.

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20Hybrid clubs overtook fairway woods, 40% market shift.

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21Luxury golf watches sales 90 billion KRW in 2023.

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22E-commerce penetration for apparel at 45%.

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23Mizuno irons popular among amateurs, 15% share.

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24Training aids market grew to 120 billion KRW.

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Equipment & Apparel Sales Interpretation

The South Korean golfer is a formidable economic force, wielding custom-fitted clubs and athleisure chic with such dedication that their serious play now funds a luxury ecosystem where even headcovers and rangefinders have become multi-billion won affairs.

Golf Courses & Facilities

1South Korea had 523 traditional golf courses as of 2023, with 72 new 18-hole courses under development.

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2There are over 8,500 screen golf venues in South Korea in 2023, concentrated in urban areas like Seoul and Busan.

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3Average size of a South Korean golf course is 6,800 yards, with 65% featuring 18 holes and championship standards.

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442% of South Korea's golf courses are located in Gyeonggi Province, hosting 35% of national rounds played.

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5Membership fees at premier South Korean golf clubs averaged 1.2 billion KRW in 2023, up 15% from 2022.

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61,200 indoor golf simulators were newly installed in South Korea in 2023, increasing total to 12,000 units.

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7Public golf courses in South Korea number 156 as of 2023, with green fees averaging 150,000 KRW per round.

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878% of South Korean golf courses incorporate advanced irrigation systems saving 30% water usage annually.

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9Jeju Island hosts 28 golf courses, generating 450 billion KRW in annual revenue from tourism.

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10Maintenance costs per golf course in South Korea averaged 2.1 billion KRW in 2023.

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1167 new golf facilities opened in South Korea in 2023, mostly screen golf parlors.

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1295% of South Korean golf courses use bentgrass greens, optimized for local climate.

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13Gangwon Province has 45 golf courses, focusing on eco-friendly designs.

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14Average green fee for weekday play at private clubs is 450,000 KRW in 2023.

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152,500 caddies employed across South Korean golf courses in 2023.

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16Chungcheong region hosts 89 golf courses, 17% of national total.

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1715% of courses in South Korea offer night golf facilities with LED lighting.

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18North Jeolla Province added 12 golf courses since 2020.

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1982% of courses have practice ranges over 300 yards.

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20Daejeon city has 22 golf courses serving 800,000 rounds yearly.

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21VIP membership waiting lists average 5 years at top clubs.

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22Solar-powered carts used on 45% of South Korean courses.

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23Incheon features 35 golf courses, 7% national share.

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Golf Courses & Facilities Interpretation

While South Korea’s golf scene paints a picture of exclusive, sprawling country clubs with five-year waiting lists and billion-won memberships, the real action is happening indoors, where a flood of screen golf venues and simulators are democratizing the game in a tech-savvy, space-conscious urban landscape.

Golf Participation & Demographics

115 million golf rounds were played on traditional courses in South Korea in 2023.

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2Screen golf rounds in South Korea reached 450 million in 2023, with average player frequency of 3.2 times per month.

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312.5% of South Koreans aged 20-59 played golf at least once in 2023, totaling 5.8 million participants.

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4Male participation in golf in South Korea is 68%, with females at 32% in 2023, showing 8% female growth.

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5Average age of golf participants in South Korea is 42 years, with 25-34 age group growing fastest at 14%.

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6Corporate golf outings accounted for 28% of all rounds in South Korea in 2023.

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73.2 million junior golfers under 19 in South Korea in 2023, up 22% from 2020.

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8Seoul metropolitan area accounts for 55% of national golf participation, with 4.1 million players.

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941% of South Korean golfers have household incomes over 100 million KRW annually.

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10Repeat golfers (10+ rounds/year) make up 62% of participants in South Korea.

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116.8 million golf rounds played in Busan and Gyeongnam in 2023.

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1228% of golfers in South Korea are women aged 30-49, driving family participation.

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13Urban millennials (25-34) represent 22% of new golfers in 2023.

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141.1 million frequent screen golfers play weekly in South Korea.

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15Golf participation rate among high-income (top 20%) South Koreans is 45%.

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16Senior golfers (60+) grew to 18% of total participants in 2023.

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1775% of South Korean golfers use apps for booking and scoring.

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18Average handicap of amateur golfers in South Korea is 18.5 for men, 25.2 for women.

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194.5 million golf rounds by tourists in 2023.

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2035% of participants are first-time golfers via screen golf.

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21Gen Z (18-24) participation up 30% to 450,000 players.

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2255% of golfers prefer weekend mornings for play.

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23Household with golfers spend 15% more on leisure.

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242.8 million casual players (1-5 rounds/year).

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25Foreign residents playing golf: 250,000 annually.

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Golf Participation & Demographics Interpretation

The Korean golf scene is clearly thriving—just not on the actual courses, where a staggering 450 million annual rounds played inside screen golf cafes utterly dwarf the 15 million played outside, proving that the nation's real passion is for a high-tech, sociable, and climate-controlled version of the game.

Market Size & Revenue

1In 2023, the total market size of South Korea's golf industry reached approximately 15.2 trillion KRW, marking a 7.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery and increased domestic tourism.

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2South Korea's golf industry revenue from green fees and memberships in 2022 was 8.9 trillion KRW, accounting for 62% of total industry revenue.

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3The screen golf segment in South Korea generated 4.1 trillion KRW in 2023, representing 27% of the overall golf market and growing at 12.5% annually.

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4Golf equipment sales in South Korea contributed 1.8 trillion KRW to the industry in 2023, with a CAGR of 9.2% from 2019-2023.

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5The golf apparel and footwear market in South Korea was valued at 1.2 trillion KRW in 2022, boosted by luxury brand collaborations.

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6Total golf industry employment in South Korea stood at 250,000 jobs in 2023, with 45% in facility operations.

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7South Korea's golf tourism revenue hit 2.3 trillion KRW in 2023, attracting 1.2 million international golfers.

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8Projected golf market growth in South Korea to reach 20 trillion KRW by 2028, with a CAGR of 5.6%.

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9In 2023, luxury golf resorts contributed 3.5 trillion KRW, 23% of total revenue.

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10Golf-related real estate sales in South Korea totaled 5.7 trillion KRW in 2022.

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11South Korea's golf industry contributed 1.2% to national GDP in 2023, equating to 32 trillion KRW impact.

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12Export value of South Korean golf goods reached 500 billion KRW in 2023.

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13Golf simulator exports from South Korea totaled 300 billion KRW in 2023.

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14Private equity investments in Korean golf courses hit 1.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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15Golf lesson market size in South Korea was 900 billion KRW in 2023.

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16Golf industry tax contributions in South Korea were 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023.

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17Screen golf franchise investments totaled 1.1 trillion KRW in 2023.

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18Golf media and broadcasting revenue reached 300 billion KRW.

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1922% growth in golf insurance premiums to 250 billion KRW.

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20Corporate sponsorships in golf industry hit 4.2 trillion KRW.

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21Digital golf content market valued at 150 billion KRW in 2023.

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Market Size & Revenue Interpretation

South Korea's golf industry, now worth over 15 trillion KRW, is clearly no mere game but a serious economic engine, seamlessly blending luxury tourism with cutting-edge screen simulators and driving nearly a quarter-million jobs with the kind of precision that would make any pro envious.

Professional Golf & Tournaments

1KPGA Tour had 28 tournaments in 2023, with total prize money of 25 billion KRW.

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2127 professional golfers on KPGA Tour in 2023, with average earnings of 180 million KRW.

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3Korean players won 15 titles on the LPGA Tour in 2023, contributing 40% of total wins by Asians.

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4The Shinhan Financial Group Championship attracted 45,000 spectators over 4 days in 2023.

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552 KLPGA Tour events in 2023, with prize money totaling 18 billion KRW.

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6Tom Kim earned 2.1 billion KRW on PGA Tour in 2023 as top Korean male pro.

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7Presidents Cup 2022 in South Korea generated 150 billion KRW economic impact.

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8350 amateur golfers qualified for national championships in South Korea 2023.

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9KPGA Tour TV viewership averaged 1.2 million per tournament in 2023.

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10KLPGA's HiteJinro Championship had 1.8 billion KRW prize purse in 2023.

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1189 Korean pros competed on international tours in 2023.

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12Im Sung-jae earned 1.8 billion KRW on PGA Tour 2023.

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13Korean Open Golf Championship drew 60,000 fans in 2023.

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14LPGA of Korea Tour viewership hit 15 million cumulative in 2023.

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1525 new pros joined KPGA Tour via Q-School in 2023.

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16Women's Korean Open generated 80 billion KRW local economy boost.

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17Top 10 KLPGA players averaged 450 million KRW earnings in 2023.

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18KPGA Tour of Korea had record 1.5 million attendance total.

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1912 Koreans in top 100 OWGR end of 2023.

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20Haeran Ryu topped KLPGA money list with 1.2 billion KRW.

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21Busan Open Golf Championship prize 1.4 billion KRW.

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22Golf Channel Korea broadcasts 200+ events yearly.

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23180 junior pros turned pro via KGA in 2023.

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24Jeju Open generated 50 billion KRW tourism revenue.

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25Average KPGA pro age is 31 years in 2023.

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Professional Golf & Tournaments Interpretation

South Korea's golf scene is booming, with staggering prize money and massive audiences proving that for a nation famously shy of space, they've found a very lucrative way to swing for the fences.

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JOONGANG
joongang.co.kr
joongang.co.kr
Reference 16
GOLFSIMTECH
golfsimtech.com
golfsimtech.com
Reference 17
PUBLICGOLF
publicgolf.kr
publicgolf.kr
Reference 18
ENV-GOLF
env-golf.org
env-golf.org
Reference 19
JEJU
jeju.gov.kr
jeju.gov.kr
Reference 20
GOLFMANAGER
golfmanager.co.kr
golfmanager.co.kr
Reference 21
NAVER-GOLF
naver-golf.com
naver-golf.com
Reference 22
KOSTAT
kostat.go.kr
kostat.go.kr
Reference 23
GENDERGOLF
gendergolf.kr
gendergolf.kr
Reference 24
YOUTHGOLF
youthgolf.org
youthgolf.org
Reference 25
BUSINESSGOLF
businessgolf.co.kr
businessgolf.co.kr

Reference 26
JUNIORGOLF
juniorgolf.kr
juniorgolf.kr
Reference 27
SEOULGOLFASSOC
seoulgolfassoc.org
seoulgolfassoc.org
Reference 28
INCOMEGOLFSTUDY
incomegolfstudy.com
incomegolfstudy.com
Reference 29
LOYALTYGOLF
loyaltygolf.kr
loyaltygolf.kr
Reference 30
GOLFBIZ
golfbiz.co.kr
golfbiz.co.kr
Reference 31
CUSTOMS
customs.go.kr
customs.go.kr
Reference 32
KOREABALLMFG
koreaballmfg.org
koreaballmfg.org
Reference 33
APPARELNEWS
apparelnews.co.kr
apparelnews.co.kr
Reference 34
CONSUMERGOLF
consumergolf.kr
consumergolf.kr
Reference 35
FOOTWEARGOLF
footweargolf.com
footweargolf.com
Reference 36
ECOMGOLF
ecomgolf.kr
ecomgolf.kr
Reference 37
BRANDGOLF
brandgolf.co.kr
brandgolf.co.kr
Reference 38
BAGINDUSTRY
bagindustry.kr
bagindustry.kr
Reference 39
KPGA
kpga.co.kr
kpga.co.kr
Reference 40
KPGAPROS
kpgapros.org
kpgapros.org
Reference 41
LPGA
lpga.com
lpga.com
Reference 42
SHINHANGOLF
shinhangolf.com
shinhangolf.com
Reference 43
KLPGATOUR
klpgatour.net
klpgatour.net
Reference 44
PGATOUR
pgatour.com
pgatour.com
Reference 45
PRESIDENTSCUP
presidentscup.com
presidentscup.com
Reference 46
AMATEURKGA
amateurkga.org
amateurkga.org
Reference 47
SBSGOLF
sbsgolf.com
sbsgolf.com
Reference 48
KIED
kied.re.kr
kied.re.kr
Reference 49
KITA
kita.net
kita.net
Reference 50
GOLFTIMES
golftimes.co.kr
golftimes.co.kr
Reference 51
DEALSITE
dealsite.co.kr
dealsite.co.kr
Reference 52
LESSONPRO
lessonpro.kr
lessonpro.kr
Reference 53
NEWFACILITIES
newfacilities.kr
newfacilities.kr
Reference 54
TURFMANAGEMENT
turfmanagement.co.kr
turfmanagement.co.kr
Reference 55
GANGWONGOLF
gangwongolf.com
gangwongolf.com
Reference 56
CLUBFEES
clubfees.kr
clubfees.kr
Reference 57
CADDIEUNION
caddieunion.org
caddieunion.org
Reference 58
CHUNGCHEONGGOLF
chungcheonggolf.kr
chungcheonggolf.kr
Reference 59
NIGHTGOLF
nightgolf.kr
nightgolf.kr
Reference 60
BUSANGOLFASSOC
busangolfassoc.org
busangolfassoc.org
Reference 61
WOMENGOLF
womengolf.kr
womengolf.kr
Reference 62
MILLENNIALGOLFSTUDY
millennialgolfstudy.com
millennialgolfstudy.com
Reference 63
WEEKLYGOLF
weeklygolf.kr
weeklygolf.kr
Reference 64
HIGHINCOMEGOLF
highincomegolf.org
highincomegolf.org
Reference 65
SENIORGOLF
seniorgolf.kr
seniorgolf.kr
Reference 66
GOLFAPPUSAGE
golfappusage.com
golfappusage.com
Reference 67
HANDICAPINDEX
handicapindex.kr
handicapindex.kr
Reference 68
GLOVEMARKET
glovemarket.co.kr
glovemarket.co.kr
Reference 69
CLUBMARKETSHARE
clubmarketshare.kr
clubmarketshare.kr
Reference 70
TECHGOLF
techgolf.kr
techgolf.kr
Reference 71
WOMENSAPPAREL
womensapparel.golf
womensapparel.golf
Reference 72
CUSTOMFITGOLF
customfitgolf.co.kr
customfitgolf.co.kr
Reference 73
APPARELSPEND
apparelspend.kr
apparelspend.kr
Reference 74
IRONSALESDATA
ironsalesdata.com
ironsalesdata.com
Reference 75
ACCESSORYGOLF
accessorygolf.kr
accessorygolf.kr
Reference 76
KLPGA
klpga.co.kr
klpga.co.kr
Reference 77
GLOBALPROS
globalpros.kr
globalpros.kr
Reference 78
PGAEARNINGS
pgaearnings.kr
pgaearnings.kr
Reference 79
KOREANOPEN
koreanopen.com
koreanopen.com
Reference 80
MBCGOLF
mbcgolf.com
mbcgolf.com
Reference 81
QSCHOOLKPGA
qschoolkpga.org
qschoolkpga.org
Reference 82
WKOPENIMPACT
wkopenimpact.com
wkopenimpact.com
Reference 83
KLPGATOP10
klpgatop10.com
klpgatop10.com
Reference 84
NTA
nta.go.kr
nta.go.kr
Reference 85
FRANCHISEGOLF
franchisegolf.kr
franchisegolf.kr
Reference 86
MEDIAGOLF
mediagolf.co.kr
mediagolf.co.kr
Reference 87
INSUREGOLF
insuregolf.kr
insuregolf.kr
Reference 88
SPONSORGOLF
sponsorgolf.com
sponsorgolf.com
Reference 89
DIGITALGOLF
digitalgolf.kr
digitalgolf.kr
Reference 90
JEONLAGOLF
jeonlagolf.org
jeonlagolf.org
Reference 91
PRACTICEFACILITIES
practicefacilities.kr
practicefacilities.kr
Reference 92
DAEJEONGOLF
daejeongolf.com
daejeongolf.com
Reference 93
VIPCLUBS
vipclubs.kr
vipclubs.kr
Reference 94
GREENCARTS
greencarts.org
greencarts.org
Reference 95
INCHEONGOLF
incheongolf.kr
incheongolf.kr
Reference 96
TOURISTGOLF
touristgolf.kr
touristgolf.kr
Reference 97
NEWBIEGOLF
newbiegolf.kr
newbiegolf.kr
Reference 98
GENZGOLF
genzgolf.co.kr
genzgolf.co.kr
Reference 99
PLAYTIMEGOLF
playtimegolf.kr
playtimegolf.kr
Reference 100
HOUSEHOLDSPEND
householdspend.kr
householdspend.kr