Worldwide Golf Shops

Corporate Headquarters: Santa Ana, California

Website: https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/

Category: Retail

LEADERSHIP

Al Morris – President & CEO
Rick Powell – Executive Vice President
Rick Levy – VP of Marketing

Company Overview

Since 1963, Worldwide Golf Shops has established itself as one of the country’s largest golf equipment retailers, operating more than 95 brick-and-mortar specialty stores across 25 states. The company has grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions, maintaining strong regional brand identities through retail chains including Roger Dunn Golf Shops, The Golf Mart, Golfers’ Warehouse, Van’s Golf Shops, Uinta Golf, Edwin Watts Golf, and several others.

In 2024, the company significantly expanded its digital footprint through the merger of Budget Golf’s online operations with GlobalGolf.com, creating an enhanced ecommerce presence that combines GlobalGolf’s industry-leading pre-owned club business with Worldwide Golf’s extensive new equipment inventory and retail expertise.

“We have a customer base, whether we bought or have grown organically, and our attitude is — ‘It is really hard to get a customer, do whatever you can not to lose them,'” says Worldwide Golf President Al Morris. “The merger with GlobalGolf represents a significant evolution in our ability to serve golfers wherever and however they prefer to shop, while maintaining the high level of service our customers have come to expect over our 60-year history.”

Business Innovation

Worldwide Golf Shops has maintained its market position through customer-centric policies and services, including its signature “90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee” for both in-store and online purchases. This policy provides customers with full credit towards alternate equipment purchases on returns, including free return ground shipping on new golf clubs valued at $299 or more.

The company serves as an authorized dealer for all major brands, including Bridgestone, Nike, Titleist, PING, FootJoy, Acushnet, Cleveland, Mizuno, TaylorMade, Callaway, Adams, Cobra, Srixon, Puma, Ashworth, TravisMathew, adidas, Ecco, and Scotty Cameron.

Industry Engagement & Growth

Through the GlobalGolf merger, the company has expanded its offerings to include:

• The industry’s largest selection of pre-owned clubs and equipment
• An enhanced trade-in program for equipment upgrades
• A unique online trial program allowing customers to test products at their convenience
• Exclusive deals and savings across new and pre-owned equipment
• An expanded selection of apparel and footwear, including their “Second Chance” golf gear program

Future Focus

With nearly one million square feet of retail space nationwide, Worldwide Golf Shops continues to focus on maintaining strong regional connections while expanding its digital capabilities. The company’s multi-brand strategy, combining local store identities with a unified online presence, positions it for continued growth in both traditional retail and ecommerce channels.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Worldwide Golf Shops has successfully balanced traditional retail strength with digital innovation, maintaining its position as one of golf’s leading equipment retailers. The company’s acquisition strategy and focus on customer retention, combined with its recent expansion through the GlobalGolf merger, demonstrates its commitment to serving golfers across all channels while preserving the local relationships that have defined its success for over six decades.