Hello there Sea Changers. Welcome back to my series of program lists to assist those of you looking to fund your sea change with affiliate marketing. My name is Paul and I have been making money in the affiliate marketing game for the past decade and have created this site to assist those of you looking to do the same.
Today we are going to step out of the rough with a look at my 10 best golf affiliate programs to swing into this year. Golf is an extremely popular pastime and falls nicely within the lucrative hobby niche where we know people will spend money. There are also a number of sub niche possibilities here as well so with a little work, this could be one that can be turned into quite a nice little sea change funding online business.
- Golf Warehouse
- Golf Outlets USA
- Callaway Pre-Owned
- Rain or Shine Golf
- Buggies Unlimited
- Trendy Golf
- Seed
- GForce Golf
- TeeOff
- Golf Pad
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Before we begin however, I am conscious that there are a number of different areas or sub niches within this subject hence the quantity of affiliate programs to choose from may be just as large. So how have I picked my best 10? Well… I really just wanted to give you a good cross section of what is out there so I did some searching around and checked a few out and chose them by looking at:
- What they offer
- Commission rates
- Payment terms
- Cookie duration
- Application processes
- Affiliate/Marketing materials provided
Golf Affiliate Programs
Stats show that people will spend money on golf equipment online if it can make their lives easier so as long as you are meeting their needs and solving problems, then you are on the right track. And to give you a boost, let's have a look at 10 top golf affiliate programs that I have found below:
1. Golf Warehouse
Ok, let's start with The Golf Warehouse (TGW). TGW is an all encompassing golf site with a massive range that is easily way too large to list it all here. Their categories however include:
This is a great site to base an affiliate marketing business around – especially if you are aiming to centre on the generalist golf related niche.
To be honest, there is so much here that I am not sure that there is anything golf related that they don't have (except maybe drivable golf carts). They stock all of the major brands and there is also a trade in option for second hand clubs. This site is suitable for any golfing related niche.
Commission Rate: 6.5%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 days
Application required?: Yes – TGW's affiliate program is managed by CJ Affiliates. You will be required to apply for an account and then for TGW affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as platforms to be used.
Marketing material provided: Ad banners, text links
2. Golf Outlets USA
Golf Outlets USA is another massive golf related site offering a great range of products – in fact, products to cover almost everything required to get a person ready to hit the links. Again, there is so much there that we could not even begin to cover everything here but their main categories include:
- Sets
- Men's Right-hand
- Men's Left-hand
- Ladies
- Junior
- Clubs
- Men's Right-hand
- Men's Left-hand
- Ladies Right-hand
- Junior
- Carts & Bags
- Apparel
- Men's
- Ladies
- Shoes
- Men's Golf Shoes
- Ladies Golf Shoes
- Junior Golf Shoes
- Shoe Bags
- Accessories
- General
- Golf Balls
- Ionics
- Golf Gloves
- Components
- Golf Grips
- Golf Shafts
The site specialises in the budget golfing options utilising many of its own brands. It is a great option to build a complete budget or generalist golfing niche around or as a cost effective addition to any name brand programs already on your site.
Commission Rate: 5%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes – Golf Outlets USA's affiliate program is managed by CJ Affiliates. You will be required to apply for an account and then for The Golf Outlet USA affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links
3. Callaway Pre-Owned
Our next site is Callaway Pre Owned, an all encompassing golf site that deals mainly with pre owned (as the name suggests) and second hand golf clubs. Their main catalogue is obviously dealing with Callaway branded items however they also provide access to second hand items from other brands such as Taylormade, Nike and Ping. There are also some outlet offerings here providing access to superseded and unsold new stock at discounted prices.
They do also offer a decent range of accessories such as balls, tees, gloves and so on making this a site that you could build an affiliate business around. However, it may be of more benefit as an addition to a generalist site where you can offer the same brand names for budget minded shoppers.
Commission Rate: 6 – 9%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, Callaway Pre Owned's affiliate program is managed by Partnerize. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Callaway Pre Owned affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links
4. Rain or Shine Golf
Now we head indoors with Rain or Shine Golf. This is a cool little site that bases itself on a decent range of indoor golfing equipment including:
- Simulators
- Launch Monitors
- Hitting Bays
- Mats
- Nets
- Putting greens
There is possibly enough on this site to base an entire affiliate marketing site around as there are good options for both the home and professional user as well as golf pro shops, golf clubs and social groups. That said, prices here are quite high making it a potentially better option as a high ticket addition to any number of golf related niches.
Commission Rate: 7-10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal information, social media and website platforms to be used.
To be accepted, affiliates must:
- You have a website or blog, preferably with a top-level domain, i.e. yourwebsite.com – OR other reputable traffic methods.
- You have a quality website/blog design.
- Other miscellaneous considerations including website/blog following and content, social media following/content, and perceived ability for your site to perform successfully in our affiliate program.
Marketing material provided: Banners, Text Links
5. Buggies Unlimited
Next we look into on-course travel options with Buggies Unlimited. If your affiliate business has anything to do with golf or golf buggies then this site could be of great advantage. They deal with motorised golf buggies and just about every accessory for them that has ever been created including:
- Carts (major brands)
- Brush Guards & Bumpers
- Covers / Enclosures
- Cargo & Hauling
- Converters & Reducers
- Golf Accessories
- Heaters / Fans
- Horns
- Hunting / Off-Roading
- Lift Kits & Combos
- HD Rear Springs
- Headlights & Taillight Kits
- Mirrors
- Performance Upgrades
- Rear Seats & Accessories
- Audio Systems
- Seat Belts
- Style Enhancements
- Tires & Wheels
- Windshields
- Road-Ready Kits
There is enough here that you could possibly base a whole affiliate site on it however it would make a great high ticket addition to any golfing niche especially those aimed at the avid, luxury or fanatical golfer.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Day
Application required?: Yes – Buggies Unlimited's affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account and then for the Buggies Unlimited affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.
Marketing material provided: Banners, Text Links
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6. Trendy Golf
Here we head into the world of golf course fashion with Trendy Golf. Trendy golf is a UK based site offering a huge range of golf related clothing to men and women including:
- Polo Shirts
- Tops
- Jackets
- Accessories
- Golf Shoes
- Trousers
- Shorts
- Caps
They also have a few other golfing options as well such as golf bags and cover all of the major sporting brands including Puma, Nike, Adidas and G/FORE. This is another site that would make a great addition to any golf related niche or even within the field of sports fashion.
Commission Rate: 7%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes, Trendy Golf's affiliate program is managed by AWIN. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Trendy Golf affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners
7. Seed
Seed is a site that deals with those little things that we love to hate the most when it comes to golf – the golf ball. They offer a small range of golf balls as well as tees and hats that are decently priced and appear to have good ratings from users.
There is definitely not enough here to base an entire affiliate marketing business around however their range of self branded products would make a great alternative to the bigger players on any golf related site. And if you are aiming your business at the regular golfer or avid golfing nut, then you can also look at promoting their subscription service which provides for monthly delivery of balls, tees and a mini golf book at very reasonable prices.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information and promotional strategy as part of the application.
Marketing material provided: Text Links
8. GForce Golf
Another nice little site aimed at those within the golfing industry (see below) is GForce Golf. GForce Golf provides access to “the highest quality & performance hittable training aids on the planet providing the user with instant feedback from the feeling of the swing and flight of the ball”. These products include:
- Driver
- 7 Iron
- Wedge
- Putters and Gate
This is a great site for those working directly within the golfing industry – especially if dealing with the techniques of the game.
Commission Rate: 20%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, contact to company via email address is required
Note: The Gforce affiliate page outlines that this program is open to Golf Professionals, Assistants, Trainees & Coaches working in the golf industry only who must also purchase a discounted affiliate pack as part of their application process.
Marketing material provided: Text Links
9. TeeOff
TeeOff is a cool little site that provides access to more than 500,000 tee times on more than 3,000 courses in 22 countries. This includes resort and championship courses as well as those little unknown gems for the avid golfer.
Obviously this site would work best as an add on to any golf related site especially as a great gift idea or for within the golf travel niche. There is also a rewards program for discounts on regular bookings making for a nice promotional idea for golf course review sites as well.
Commission Rate: 6%
Payment Terms: Monthly.
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes – TeeOff’s affiliate program is managed by CJ Affiliates. You will be required to apply for an account and then for the TeeOff affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links and banners
10. Golf Pad
And finally we look into the analysis of your own game with Golf Pad. Golf pad starts as a free smartphone app that tracks your game in terms of scoring and the tracking of strokes, putts, penalties, sand and fairways for each player. It also contains a distance tracker, range finder and course outlines. In terms of affiliate opportunities here, their main sales products are their Golf Pad TAGS™. These tags are attached to the top of the golf club and are used to track such areas as score, club distances, accuracy, putting stats. They even make club suggestions based on previous use and conditions.
There is not enough here obviously to base a whole affiliate site on it however it would make a great addition to any golfing niche especially those aimed at the avid, luxury or fanatical golfer.
Commission Rate:
- Par: 8% on your first 3 sales
- Birdie: 10% on the next 4-10 sales
- Albatross: 12% on purchases 11-17
- Ace: 15% on units 18+
Discount codes also available offering 8% to affiliates and 5% discount to buyers as well as Bonus Commission promotions (e.g. 10% for a couple of months).
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 21 days
Application required?: Yes – You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Banners, Text Links,
How to find your own affiliate programs
As stated earlier, by outlining the sites above I have really just tried to give you a good cross section of the types of programs that are out there by listing the really good ones in each ‘category'. That does not mean that you cannot find affiliate programs that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space especially as I could never even begin to cover every golfing related requirement or sub niche in the one post. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.
All you need to do is enter “affiliate: niche type” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell).
There are golf related affiliate programs for everything else that we have listed at the top of this page as well – you will just need to have a look around until you find one or two that suit your site. Once you have completed your searches, you can look through and find programs that:
- Relate to your niche/problems that you are solving.
- Have quality products – your brand can be severely damaged if you promote poor quality products.
- Have solid payment and customer service arrangement.
- Pay decent commissions.
- Have good testimonials covering commission payouts and quality of product.
In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – don’t take this step lightly or you will be rejected. Affiliate programs will generally want to know:
- Your website name.
- Traffic levels.
- Why you want to join – (so I can make money by selling your golf balls is unfortunately not generally a good enough answer).
- How you plan to promote their products.
Conclusion
So… There are 10 of the best golfing affiliate programs to swing into this year. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own golf based affiliate marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.
Until next time
Have fun
Paul
Note: If you make a purchase from this page, there is a very good chance that I make a commission from it – these commissions do not increase your sale price. This may include sales made via Wealthy Affiliate.
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But again, those promoting other programs will tell you the same thing!
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See you there
Paul
