Golf Equipment Demand Surges as Young Men Drive Unprecedented Sales
OSLO,Norway – A boom in golf’s popularity,fueled by a surge in young male players,is stripping shelves bare of golf equipment across Norway. Demand for both new and used golf gear has exploded in recent months, leaving retailers scrambling to keep up and prompting warnings about the importance of proper equipment for beginners.
The dramatic increase in interest comes as golf sheds its image as an exclusive sport, becoming increasingly accessible to a younger demographic. This trend is impacting the market significantly, with both retailers and the used equipment marketplace experiencing substantial growth. The situation highlights a broader shift in recreational activities, particularly among young adults, and signals a potentially sustained period of heightened demand for golf-related products.
Figures presented by Nettavisen reveal a roughly 30% increase in used golf equipment advertisements on Finn.no, jumping from 5,040 in July 2024 to 6,532 in july 2025. Searches for “golf set” on the platform reached nearly 75,000 during July alone.
“You can fuck yourself out [of the game]. If you go with the wrong equipment as an amateur, you make things incredibly more difficult. It must be a wake-up call for many,” a source stated to Nettavisen.Finn.no data indicates the largest group applying for golf-related opportunities through NAV (the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Governance) are aged 19-25. Approximately 75% of searches are conducted by men, with 50% of searchers under the age of 35.
“It is indeed clear that golf is becoming increasingly popular,” Finn.no told Nettavisen. “When there are so many young men standing for the searches on golf and golf equipment, it confirms the trend others also see. It is clear that Golf has become public ownership.”
