Golf Retail in Focus: Premium Demand Meets Payment Flexibility
The UK golf market continues to hold firm, with premium gear and experiences driving growth—even as the broader leisure sector tightens. For retailers, it’s a chance to connect with discerning buyers in smarter ways. Here’s how golf is evolving in 2025—and why flexible finance options are becoming a key part of the customer journey.
Stable Momentum, Strategic Finances
Golf remains a steady performer in the UK’s leisure landscape. The golf-course sector generated around £2.7 billion in 2024, with modest but consistent year-on-year growth. While premium experiences and high-end equipment continue to attract investment, the mass market has seen some softening due to wider economic pressures.
Still, the appetite for quality remains clear. Golf apparel alone is now worth over £95 million annually in the UK, and is expected to grow steadily over the next few years. Forward-thinking retailers are responding with improved digital journeys and more flexible payment options to meet shifting customer expectations.
Embedding retail finance—particularly for higher-value clubs, apparel and tech—lets customers buy with confidence, while helping retailers increase average order values and reduce drop-offs at checkout.
