Re: ShopTalk: What size town for a clubmaker

2003-09-15 Thread Arniesclubs
In a message dated 9/15/03 1:23:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Golfers show up at golf courses to play golf, not buy clubs. They will however, pick up an occasional club they may need if the price is right. I found that the clubs that sell out of the pro shop are the

ShopTalk: What size town for a clubmaker

2003-09-13 Thread Doug Clark
Hello all, I am a hobbyist clubmaker with about 5 years experience. I am considering opening a retail shop. My question is, what would any of you say is a rule of thumb for the size of a town/city/area needed to support one storefront clubmaking operation? I have a lot of retail business

Re: ShopTalk: What size town for a clubmaker

2003-09-13 Thread Al Taylor
Doug, Your question will have many long and complex answers so I won't try here. First, I would suggest you join the PCS. I chaired the committee that established an entry level that you can try the PCS out, for about 2 years. Second, I would be a bit more positive on the GC location. You