The golf economyNovember 12, 2026
Where Golf’s Money Goes
Follow golf spending through course upgrades, equipment purchases and travel, then explore what company reports reveal about the businesses behind the game.
Tee & Ticker / United States
U.S. Golf
The businesses behind the American golf economy.
Follow course investment, golfer purchases and travel through the companies and services that support play in the United States. State studies describe spending in their own markets and years. Company reports show how particular businesses participate.
Company researchAcushnet
Who owns Titleist and FootJoy?
Follow two familiar golf brands to Acushnet and examine the ownership, reported revenue and company evidence behind them.
Follow the spending
Course investment
Equipment, irrigation and cart fleets connect course budgets to manufacturers and dealers.
Follow a course purchase →Golfer purchases
Products and services connect the golfer, the retailer and the brand at different stages of a transaction.
Follow the retail purchase →Golf travel
Golf trips can support resorts, lodging, restaurants and independent services such as caddies.
Follow the golf trip →A U.S. market with global connections
A company can serve American golfers while its shares trade overseas. Private resorts and independent service providers also belong in the economic picture. Our U.S. coverage follows the activity and identifies the company boundary separately.
For our research approach, read Golf relevance needs evidence. To explore other markets, visit our global perspective.