Golf Industry Show 2010

I recently attended the Golf Industry Show in San Diego, CA. This conference is always a great venue to learn as well as network with industry peers.

Overall, there were about 16,000 people who attended the show. This number is down about 7% from 2009. The Trade Show itself had 100 fewer exhibitors than last year-down about 13% with 665 exhibitors in all.

The general feeling I received from everyone I spoke with regarding the golf industry was that the worst is behind us. Many courses and companies had a difficult 2008-2009. I don't think many expect 2010 to be much better than 2009, but feel the industry will begin to improve in 2011.