Discount Golf World

What Discount Golf World does

Discount Golf World is a privately held golf equipment, apparel, and accessories retailer headquartered at 2828 Broadway St. in Quincy, Illinois, where it operates a brick-and-mortar store alongside a Shopify-powered e-commerce site (DiscountGolfWorld.com). Founded in January 2005 by Dennis Boudreau, the company runs as a division of 1st in Video-Music World, a diversified parent that also operates Quincy Discount Travel and 4ElectronicWarehouse. Discount Golf World serves golf enthusiasts of all skill levels and demographics (men, women, boys, girls, and juniors) and has more recently extended into the adjacent pickleball and tennis vertical, with Selkirk and Joola products.

The company is an authorized retailer for a deep portfolio of major golf brands, including Nike, TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Adidas, Puma, FootJoy, Cobra, Cleveland, and Sun Mountain, and offers a broad catalog spanning apparel (shirts, pants, shorts, outerwear, skorts, hats, belts, sunglasses, socks, underwear, watches), equipment (clubs, GPS, rangefinders, balls, gloves, training gear), shoes, bags and carts, electronics, and customization services such as "Logo It." In-store services differentiate the omnichannel offering: a Full Swing golf simulator supports club fittings and lessons delivered by a golf professional on staff. Technology integrations are limited to standard e-commerce infrastructure (Shopify, PayPal, hCaptcha, McAfee Secure, PCI compliance), with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Commercially, Discount Golf World operates a direct-to-consumer retail model with unit pricing per item, a free-shipping threshold of $49.99, price-matching against verified authorized dealers, a 30-day return policy on most items, and a 95% same-day shipping rate for in-stock orders placed before 2 PM CST. Distribution is US-only, with international shipping unavailable due to dealer agreements. The company reaches customers through organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube), email newsletters, and SEO on its own e-commerce site. No external funding, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue figures are present in the source data.

Name

Discount Golf World

Legal name

Discount Golf World

Website

https://discountgolfworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Discount Golf World is a privately held Quincy, Illinois-based retailer of golf equipment, apparel, shoes, and accessories from major brands, sold through a Shopify e-commerce site and a brick-and-mortar store, serving golf enthusiasts across men, women, and youth segments with in-store simulator fittings and lessons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Equipment Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661), Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Apparel Retail (Men’s/Women’s/Youth) (CRAMAGAD), Golf Bags, Carts & Travel Gear Retail (CRAMAGAC), Golf Footwear & Apparel Retail (CRAMACAH), Golf Gloves, Headwear & Accessories Retail (CRAMAGAF), Golf Balls Retail (CRAMAGAB)

Keywords

• Golf equipment retail
• Golf apparel
• Sporting goods
• Authorized golf dealer
• Discount golf store

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, shoes, and accessories through both e-commerce and physical retail store. Revenue generated through direct product sales at competitive discount prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Discount Golf World is a multi-channel golf retailer that sells golf apparel, equipment, shoes, bags, electronics, and pickleball/tennis gear from major authorized brands at competitive discount prices. The business operates both a Shopify-based e-commerce website (DiscountGolfWorld.com) and a brick-and-mortar store in Quincy, Illinois, where it additionally provides in-store club fittings and golf lessons using Full Swing simulator technology.

Product overview

Discount Golf World is an e-commerce golf retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories. The business operates as a brick-and-mortar store and internet retailer, specializing in apparel (golf shirts, pants, shorts, outerwear for men, women, boys, and girls), equipment (clubs, GPS units, rangefinders, balls, gloves), golf shoes, bags and carts, pickleball gear, electronics, and headwear. Additional services include custom logo customization (Logo It) and golf simulator fitting/lessons using Full Swing technology. The company features top brands including Nike, TaylorMade, Adidas, Callaway, Titleist, FootJoy, Cleveland, Sun Mountain, Puma, Cobra, and Under Armour, among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Apparel Full range of golf clothing including men's, women's, boys', and girls' apparel with subcategories for shirts, pants, shorts, outerwear, skirts/skorts, hats, belts, sunglasses, socks, underwear, and watches. Sold to individual golf enthusiasts via online and in-store retail.
• Golf Equipment Comprehensive golf equipment including clubs for men, women and juniors, golf GPS units and rangefinders, golf balls (men's, women's, practice, colored, novelty), club accessories, gloves, and practice/training gear. Sold to individual golfers.
• Golf Shoes Specialized golf footwear featuring brands like Under Armour with biomechanically engineered and lab-tested designs providing traction and diagonal/lateral support for natural swing power. Targeted at individual golfers.
• Golf Bags and Carts Sun Mountain golf bags and related cart equipment, researched and engineered by industry-leading designers with state-of-the-art materials for maximum functionality and long-term durability. Sold to individual golfers.
• Pickleball and Tennis Gear Dedicated pickleball and tennis gear featuring Selkirk paddles and balls, designed for players of all skill levels from beginners to seasoned competitors. Sold to individual players.
• Golf Electronics Golf technology electronics including GPS units, rangefinders, and accessories for enhanced game performance. Sold to individual golfers.
• Logo It Custom Branding Service Custom logo and branding service for golf equipment and apparel, allowing customers to personalize their gear with custom logos. Targeted at individuals and groups wanting branded golf merchandise.
• Golf Simulator Fittings and Lessons Golf simulator service using Full Swing technology for playing favorite courses, providing lessons and fittings in-house at the Quincy, Illinois location. Targeted at local golfers seeking expert instruction and club-fitting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of in-stock items ship same day for orders placed before 2PM CST
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• NikemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount Golf World is an authorized retailer of Nike golf products including apparel, shoes, gloves, and accessories.
• TaylorMademajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of TaylorMade golf equipment and accessories.
• CallawaymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of Callaway golf clubs and accessories.
• TitleistmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of Titleist golf balls, apparel, and accessories.
• AdidasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of Adidas golf apparel and footwear.
• PumamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of Puma golf apparel and accessories.
• FootJoymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of FootJoy golf shoes and gloves.
• CobramajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of Cobra golf clubs and equipment.
• Cleveland GolfmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of Cleveland Golf wedges and clubs.
• Sun MountainmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer of Sun Mountain golf bags.
• Full Swing GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationDiscount Golf World uses Full Swing golf simulator technology for in-store club fittings and offers golf lessons using this equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PGA Tour Superstore: Largest U.S. golf-focused omni-channel retailer with extensive physical footprint and in-store simulators. Operates at much greater scale than Discount Golf World but serves the same golf equipment, apparel, and fitting customer.
• Golf Galaxy: Golf specialty banner of Dick's Sporting Goods operating stores and an extensive e-commerce site. A scaled authorized dealer for the same major brands (Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist) that Discount Golf World carries.

Direct peers

• 2nd Swing Golf: Online-first golf retailer combining new and used equipment trade-in with e-commerce. Most directly comparable online golf discounter to Discount Golf World's e-commerce model, with similar authorized-dealer strategy.
• Rock Bottom Golf: Internet-only authorized golf retailer emphasizing discount pricing on major-brand equipment and apparel. Closest direct competitor to Discount Golf World's online discount positioning.
• Worldwide Golf Shops: Aggregator of regional golf retailers (Roger Dunn, Van's Golf Shops, etc.) operating physical stores plus e-commerce. Comparable hybrid model to Discount Golf World with multi-brand authorized-dealer assortment.
• Golf Discount: Long-established online golf retailer offering discounted pricing across major brands. Competes head-to-head with Discount Golf World on apparel, equipment, and accessory assortment via e-commerce.
• Carl's Golfland: Multi-store golf retailer in the Midwest with both brick-and-mortar locations and e-commerce. Geographic and channel overlap with Discount Golf World's Quincy, Illinois retail and online operations.
• Edwin Watts Golf: Legacy golf retailer (founded 1969) operating stores and an online storefront carrying the same major-brand golf equipment and apparel as Discount Golf World.

Emerging players

• Club Champion: National club-fitting specialist with brick-and-mortar studios and on-site simulators. Partial competitor to Discount Golf World's fitting/simulator service, though focused almost exclusively on custom builds rather than retail breadth.

Regional players

• Golfers Warehouse: Online golf retailer serving the U.S. market with multi-brand equipment and apparel. Comparable authorized-dealer model with broader geographic reach but similar independent/scaled-down footprint to Discount Golf World.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDVzA2tcUcAykHHZMc8mc0w
• Facebookfacebook.com/DiscountGolfWorld
• Instagraminstagram.com/discountgolfworld
• Pinterestpinterest.com/4dgw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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