Hot Stuff: August 13

GNN regularly polls golf shops across the country to see what’s selling well in various categories. The following survey was done the second week of August:

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alta.

Driver: TaylorMade R9
Irons: Titleist AP2
Wedges: Vokey
Hybrid: TaylorMade Rescue
Putter: Ping/Scotty Cameron
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: Pinnacle
Men’s Shoes: FootJoy ReelFit
Women’s Shoes: FootJoy LoPro
Men’s Apparel: Greg Norman
Women’s Apparel: E.P. Pro
Men’s Outerwear: Sunice
Women’s Outerwear: Sunice

On Fire: G&G Golf Custom Hat Pins

“It’s simple. It’s value and the right price. We’ve sold it well.”

Director of Golf Alan Carter

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Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club, Dundas, Ont.

Driver: Titleist
Irons: Titleist
Wedges: Vokey
Putter: Odyssey
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: DT Solo
Men’s Shoes: FootJoy DryJoys
Women’s Shoes: FootJoy LoPro
Men’s Apparel: Greg Norman
Women’s Apparel: Greg Norman
Men’s Outerwear: FootJoy
Women’s Outerwear: FootJoy

On Fire: Titleist AP2/Vokey

“It’s what I play, but my stuff is usually in other people’s hands more than mine – just great lines and a great feel to both.”

Head professional John Kirkwood

Hot Stuff-June 12

GNN regularly polls golf shops across the country to see what’s selling well in various categories. The following survey was done the second week of June:

Wascana Country Club, Regina

Driver: Callaway
Irons: Ping
Wedges: Vokey
Hybrid: Ping G10
Putter: Odyssey F7 2-Ball
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: Callaway Warbird
Men’s Shoes: FootJoy SYNR-G
Women’s Shoes: FootJoy LoPro
Men’s Apparel: Nike
Women’s Apparel: Nivo
Men’s Outerwear: FootJoy DryJoy
Women’s Outerwear: Sun Mountain
On Fire: Titleist Pro V1

“It’s a very consistent ball that our members have grown to trust and they’ll knock other balls over to try and get it.”

Head professional Kerry Schofield

Copper Creek Golf Club, Kleinburg, Ont.

Driver: Callaway FT9
Irons: Callaway X-22
Wedges: Vokey
Hybrid: Callaway Diablo
Putter: Odyssey
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: Callaway Warbird
Men’s Shoes: Nike Air Zoom Elite II
Women’s Shoes: Callaway Katy
Men’s Apparel: Hollas
Women’s Apparel: Nike
Men’s Outerwear: Second Skin
Women’s Outerwear: Second Skin
On Fire: Callaway Warbird

“I usually buy about 1,000 dozen Warbirds a year and we will go through them. We sell multiple dozens a day.”

Head Professional John Young

Hot Stuff-June 4, 2009

GNN will regularly poll golf shops around the country to find out what the hottest sellers are in various categories. The following poll was taken earlier this week. Watch for another next week:

Salmon Arm Golf Club, Salmon Arm, B.C.

Driver: TaylorMade R9
Irons: Callaway X-22
Wedges: Vokey
Hybrid: Callaway Diablo
Putter: Odyssey
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: Maxfli Noodle
Men’s Shoes: Ecco
Women’s Shoes: Ecco
Men’s Apparel: adidas
Women’s Apparel: Jamie Sadock
Men’s Outerwear: Sunice
Women’s Outerwear: Sunice

On Fire: Sun Mountain V2 Pull Cart

“It seems like people are putting a little bit more renewed focus on getting healthy and getting off the cart, so we’re selling quite a few Sun Mountain pull carts.”

Head Professional - Adam Blair

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Summerlea Golf and Country Club, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.

Driver: TaylorMade Burner, R9 460/Nike SQ Dymo Str8-Fit
Irons: TaylorMade Burner Plus
Wedges: Vokey
Hybrid: Cobra Baffler/TaylorMade Rescue
Putter: Odyssey
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: Titleist DT Carry/DT Roll
Men’s Shoes: FootJoy SYNR-G
Women’s Shoes: Ecco
Men’s Apparel: Puma
Women’s Apparel: Nike
Men’s Outerwear: Sunice
Women’s Outerwear: Daily

On Fire: Nike Caps

“I think it’s the fit and also the material it’s made out of.”

Head Professional –  Jim Vandette

Hot Stuff-May 28, 2009

GNN will regularly poll golf shops around the country to find out what the hottest sellers are in various categories. The following poll was taken in late May:

St. Catharines Golf and Country Club, St. Catharines, Ont.

Driver: TaylorMade R9
Irons: Titleist AP2
Wedges: Vokey
Hybrid: TaylorMade Rescue
Putter: TaylorMade Spider
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: Pinnacle Gold Soft
Men’s Shoes: Nike
Women’s Shoes: FootJoy
Men’s Apparel: Nike
Women’s Apparel: Nike/Fairway & Greene
Men’s Outerwear: FootJoy
Women’s Outerwear: FootJoy

On Fire: Skycaddie

“It’s been getting a lot of hits lately. They’re selling themselves, really. Somebody plays with a guy who’s got a unit and he comes in and he takes one.”
Head professional Drew Smythe

Cottonwood Golf and Country Club, DeWinton, Alta.

Driver: TaylorMade R9
Irons: Ping G10
Wedges: Vokey
Hybrid: TaylorMade Rescue
Putter: Odyssey
Premium Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Value Golf Ball: Callaway Warbird
Men’s Shoes: adidas Tour 360
Women’s Shoes: Ecco
Men’s Apparel: adidas Climacool
Women’s Apparel: Lija
Men’s Outerwear: Sunice
Women’s Outerwear: Sunice

On Fire: Skycaddie

“This Skycaddie is unbelievable because it’s so detailed and it gives (yardage) to them so quickly. We’re going to put it on all the carts for the men’s member/guest this year. I think it’s helping pace of play, so from an operations standpoint, I’m excited about it taking off.”
Executive Professional/General Manager Tiffany Gordon