Please read: Opinions needed!!

[DogLegLeft]

I am a student at the University of Minnesota. For my senior capstone class, we are developing an advertising campaign for a national golf retailer.

What is your age range?


What is your skill level?


On average, how many days do you play/practice golf?


Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop)



What makes a great golf shop? What would make you loyal to a certain store?


Thank you for taking the time

 

[Benguk]

My Age- yes
How many days do I practice- farquad
Whats my favorite shop?- Your Mother

 

[Youngun5]

Age: 16

Skill Level: if you're talkin about handicap then i'd say 8

Practice: per week? i try to at least pick up and swing a club everyday, and with school i like to at least get to the range once a week, hopefully play at least once every two weeks

I go to shop wherever i can get what i need for the lowest price, local shops or over internet dealers, no ebay though

good prices, knowledgable staff, place to try the clubs, member benefits, good location,

 

[DogLegLeft]

What shops in specific?

 

[Rockford35]

I'm 28. (You mentioned age range, sometimes i feel like i'm 60, so i'm actually 28-60...lol)

Skill level. Hmm. I would say "better than average". Is that being vain?

I try to get out 3 times a week, whether that is rounds or practice. That's an average, sometimes more, sometimes less.

I shop for golf clubs online (E-bay/Golf site classifieds). I buy balls and tees locally. I refuse to buy clubs locally as the prices are just ridiculous. Buy online and save a ton.

As long as they are courteous and friendly, and they carry white tees and Callaway HX Blue, i'm happy. All of the above makes me a loyal customer.

Hope this helps.

R35

 

[LottaBalata]

Age: 30's

Skill level: A difficult question to answer. I think the Nat'l average for your typical golfer is 100 on a par72 course. I've been hitting mid to high 80's mostly, so I will say better than average also. But, I bet Rockford is better than I am--and no!! U R not being vain!!

Weekly: Hopefully play 2 or 3 times, and go the range once or twice. That's a GOOD week though.

Shop: Locally, I go to Dick's s.goods, maybe a "Golf Headquarters" or "Golf Supreme" type shop. Ebay, and some online stores depending on what I'm looking for.

A great shop: Nice people behind the counter, variety, some type of indoor hitting area/or a driving range out back so I can test hit the clubs I want to buy, in house club maker/builder/repairer--always a bonus.

I will say I'm not completely loyal to any store. The one shop with a club builder doesn't carry certain brands. ANother store is cheaper, and yet another shop has a larger variety than the other two, but is a little out of the way. So, put these together and I'm there!!

 

[Silver]

What is your age range?
27

What is your skill level?
Average'ish - 19.5 handi, I think

On average, how many days do you play/practice golf?
3

Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop)
eBay, Riverside Golf - The Candy Stores of Golf, Nevada Bob's (only because my gf's family always gets me GCs there instead of Riverside), Golf Town (to browse only)


What makes a great golf shop?
Good staff, good selection, good pricing, good setup, and some sort of launch monitor'ish/range facility to see how you hit the clubs and/or the ability to demo a club or two

What would make you loyal to a certain store?
That they have good prices, give me excellent prices, and I can be friendly with the staff - I've ended up golfing with the guys at Riverside more than once and that's all cool by me

 

[nsherman2006]

I am a student at the University of Minnesota. For my senior capstone class, we are developing an advertising campaign for a national golf retailer.

What is your age range?

Somewhere between 16 and 16



What is your skill level?

Im a 6 handicap, so i can hold my own





On average, how many days do you play/practice golf?

Pretty much every day, but school is getting in the way of golf a little bit lately





Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop)

Online






What makes a great golf shop? What would make you loyal to a certain store?

Good prices



Thank you for taking the time

i hope this helps some

 

[ualtim]

What is your age range?

35


What is your skill level?

Currently a 14.7 handicap index



On average, how many days do you play/practice golf?

Typically I am only able to get out once to twice a week. Sometimes more, sometimes less.



Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop)

Golfsmith (both online and the local shop). Since I am into components and building my own clubs, Golfsmith is currently the best game in town and they have excellent customer service. Recently, I have purchased and searched for some putters on E-bay and Golfclubexchange.com.




What makes a great golf shop? What would make you loyal to a certain store?

Good selection, good prices, great customer service, and hitting bays/practice areas so that you can try before you buy.





Hope this helps,
ualtim

 

[youngduffer]

Age: 15

Handicap: 11

Practice Schedule: Everyday during school season, 3 days a week otherwise

Where I shop: Second swing is my favorite, Baltimore/Washington Golf, Mammoth Golf

What makes a good golf shop: Good people first, very important to me. Then prices

 

[dave.]

I am a student at the University of Minnesota. For my senior capstone class, we are developing an advertising campaign for a national golf retailer.

What is your age range? Don't know the range,but its exactly 40.


What is your skill level? Uber status, 1 handicap


On average, how many days do you play/practice golf? 5 per week


Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop) online and local shop



What makes a great golf shop? What would make you loyal to a certain store? range,price


Thank you for taking the time

................

 

[shaun]

age: 20
handicap: 12
once a week when time and money allow
where ever there is a good deal
customer service

 

[NorCal707]

I am a student at the University of Minnesota. For my senior capstone class, we are developing an advertising campaign for a national golf retailer.

What is your age range?

18

What is your skill level?

handicap about 2 or 3

On average, how many days do you play/practice golf?

4 or 5

Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop)

ebay, nevada bobs

What would make you loyal to a certain store?

A smile when i walk in and there is no need to stare at me while i walk around. I'm not gonna stuff my pockets with clubs.

Thank you for taking the time.

 

[EnglishGolfer]

What is your age range? I'll do anyone between 16 and 45 provding she is half decent looking and makes an effort with her appearance


What is your skill level? Ranging between Casinova and Can't be arsed (usually if I've drunk way too much)


On average, how many days do you play/practice golf?
"Insert glib remark here"


Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop) Damn, keeping this up isn't as easy as I thought.



What makes a great golf shop? Really poor security

 

[EnglishGolfer]

What is your age range? Seeing as you asked so politely I will take it seriously now.
28


What is your skill level? 7 Handicap


On average, how many days do you play/practice golf? Recently I only play about every 2/3 weeks at a weekend and that's only if the weather is OK. In years gone by when I was a student, I was regularly known for doing up to 72 holes a day or at least 18


Where do you generally shop for golf products? (name of shop) DirectGolfUK (Online or in store)



What makes a great golf shop? Knowledgable, trustworthy sales staff who aren't just trying to sell you what they need to shift. I was 100% honest when I used to do that job, maybe that's why my sales figures were rubbish.