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Holiday Merchandising

Grandparents Day in the Golf Shop: Easy Ways to Celebrate

Posted on September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Featured graphic for “Grandparents Day in the Golf Shop: Easy Ways to Celebrate,” showing grandparents walking outdoors with two young children.
02
Sep

From gift displays and personalization to promotions, cards, and treats, discover how your golf shop can best celebrate Grandparents Day.

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Posted in Holiday Merchandising  |  Tagged fathers day, golf shop merchandising, grandparent's day, holiday merchandising, lesser known holidays, mothers day, national holidays
Shop Operations

Year-End Returns: An Inventory Tool, Not an Exit Strategy

Posted on August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Featured graphic titled “Year-End Returns: An Inventory Tool, Not an Exit Strategy,” set against a wall of stacked cardboard boxes.
31
Aug

Are freight, restocking fees, paperwork, and time really worth the return? Rethink inventory and discover what works best for your shop.

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Posted in Shop Operations  |  Tagged Inventory control, Inventory Management, inventory strategy, product returns, slow sellers, vendor relationships
Shop Operations

What They Really Sell at St Andrews, the Home of Golf

Posted on August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Featured graphic for “What They Really Sell at St Andrews, the Home of Golf: A Perspective on Their Retail Operations,” featuring a tartan border and illustration of the Swilcan Bridge.
26
Aug

From tartan to the Swilcan Bridge, discover how St Andrews turns the history and emotion of golf into a retail experience unlike any other.

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Posted in Shop Operations  |  Tagged advice for retailers, Experiential Retail, home of golf, logo design, prestigious, retail operations, st andrews links
Vendor Spotlight

Beyond the Polo: How Yardage Company Is Bringing Custom Graphics to Golf Shops

Posted on August 24, 2026August 25, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Featured graphic for an AGM Vendor Spotlight on Yardage. The Yardage logo and tagline “Distance + Elements” appear at the top over an outdoor golf setting. In the foreground, a man wearing a black Yardage shirt and cap holds a golf club with his arms extended, while another man faces away wearing a light blue Yardage shirt featuring a Santa Cruz, California graphic. The AGM logo appears in the lower-left corner, with “Vendor Spotlight” in the lower-right. The image highlights Yardage’s casual, golf-inspired apparel and brand identity.
24
Aug

Discover how Yardage Company brings golf course stories to life through custom graphics, T-shirts, hoodies, and creative design.

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Posted in Vendor Spotlight  |  Tagged branded tee, casual apparel, custom, custom branded apparel, hoodies, modern, tshirts
Business Practices, Shop Operations, Visual Merchandising

Members Notice What You Cannot Easily See: Mid-season Walkthrough of Your Pro Shop

Posted on August 19, 2026August 18, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Blog graphic for an article titled “Members Notice What You Cannot Easily See: Mid-season Walkthrough of Your Pro Shop.” The title appears in bold orange text on a white panel over a lightly illustrated golf shop interior with apparel racks, merchandise displays, and shelving. An orange-and-black binoculars illustration appears beside the title, reinforcing the idea of taking a closer look at the retail environment. The AGM logo appears in the lower-left corner. The graphic introduces an article about evaluating a golf shop from the member’s perspective and identifying details that may be overlooked during day-to-day operations.
19
Aug

Have you gone shop-blind? Take a mid-season walkthrough and discover the small details your members may notice before you do.

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Posted in Business Practices, Shop Operations, Visual Merchandising  |  Tagged Customer Experience, member experience, mid-year upkeep
Golf Shop Basics

The Questions Great Merchandisers Should Ask

Posted on August 17, 2026August 5, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Featured graphic for the article "The Questions Great Merchandisers Should Ask," with the subtitle "Better buying decisions begin long before the purchase order," displayed on a blue background with question mark icons.
17
Aug

Discover the questions great merchandisers ask to make smarter buying decisions and boost their golf shop’s sales.

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Posted in Golf Shop Basics  |  Tagged buying tips, critical thinking, golf shop buying, Inventory Management
News

RepSpark Sponsors Five AGM Certified Retail Manager Scholarships

Posted on August 12, 2026August 5, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Graphic announcing RepSpark AGM Certified Retail Manager Scholarships, highlighting five fully funded scholarships for the AGM Certified Retail Manager program, with RepSpark and AGM logos over a golf course background.
12
Aug

Will you be one of five? Apply for the RepSpark AGM Certified Retail Manager Scholarships before applications close.

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Posted in News  |  Tagged certification, certified, certified retail manager, classes, continued education, crm, golf retail education, scholarship
Vendor Spotlight

Designed for the Way Women Play: The Story Behind ERIN BAILEY

Posted on August 10, 2026August 7, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Promotional brand graphic for ERIN BAILEY women's golf apparel. Two smiling women stand together against a light neutral background wearing coordinated golf outfits. One model wears a sleeveless navy golf dress with a collared neckline and a white golf glove, while the other wears a sleeveless blush mock-neck golf top with a matching skirt, belt, and golf glove tucked into her waistband. On the right side of the image, the ERIN BAILEY name appears beneath the brand's winged leopard logo. The image conveys a modern, approachable women's golf apparel brand focused on stylish, functional performance clothing.
10
Aug

Discover how ERIN BAILEY is reimagining women’s golf apparel with fit, function, and retail-friendly design.

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Posted in Vendor Spotlight  |  Tagged adjustable apparel, female apparel, innovative fashion, women's fashion, women's golf fashion, womens golf apparel
Business Practices, Industry Shows & Events

The Pro Shop as the Fourth Space: Why Connection Beats Convenience

Posted on August 5, 2026July 30, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Graphic with the title "The Pro Shop as the Fourth Space" and the subtitle, "Why Connection Beats Convenience," over a softly blurred golf shop interior with apparel displays and mannequins.
05
Aug

Learn how the fourth space concept helps golf shops create memorable experiences that keep members engaged and coming back.

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Posted in Business Practices, Industry Shows & Events  |  Tagged Club Operations, Customer Experience, Golf Retail, member experience, Store Design, visual merchandising
Shop Operations

The Shop Floor Strategy: Tailoring Your Expertise to Three Types of Shoppers

Posted on August 3, 2026July 30, 2026 by Katelyn Madsen
Graphic with the title "The Shop Floor Strategy" and the subtitle, "Tailoring Your Expertise to Three Types of Shoppers," over a softly blurred golf shop interior.
03
Aug

Discover a shop floor strategy that helps golf retailers tailor their expertise to three types of shoppers and build greater trust.

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Posted in Shop Operations  |  Tagged Customer Experience, Golf Retail, golf shop management, Member Service, Retail Sales, Retail Strategy
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