About Golfsmith
Golfsmith was a major American golf specialty retailer founded in 1967 that operated both retail stores and a catalog/online business selling golf clubs, equipment, apparel, and custom club-building components. At its peak, Golfsmith was one of the largest dedicated golf retailers in North America with hundreds of locations across the US and Canada.
Golfsmith was particularly known among serious golfers for its extensive component business—selling individual clubheads, shafts, grips, and assembly tools for custom club builders. Their retail stores featured practice facilities, club fitting, and repair services that gave them an experiential advantage over online-only competitors.
Golfsmith filed for bankruptcy and closed all US retail locations in 2016. The brand assets were acquired by Golf Town, a Canadian golf retailer, which continues to operate the Golfsmith name in Canada. US golfers seeking comparable golf equipment and custom components should explore Golf Warehouse, PGA Tour Superstore, Rock Bottom Golf, and 2nd Swing Golf as current alternatives.
Quick Savings Tips
- Golfsmith US retail locations permanently closed in 2016 after bankruptcy filing
- Canadian operations continue under Golf Town with the Golfsmith brand
- PGA Tour Superstore fills the in-store golf specialty retail experience in the US
- Rock Bottom Golf and Golf Warehouse offer comparable online equipment selection
- 2nd Swing Golf provides certified pre-owned equipment at significant discounts