Golf USA vs TGA Premier Sports Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Golf USA vs TGA Premier Sports including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Company Overviews

About Golf USA

Founded in Oklahoma in 1986, Golf USA began franchising operations in 1989 with the goal of bringing quality golf equipment, club repair, and outstanding service to golfers throughout the world. Currently Golf USA operates over 50 locations in 12 countries, including over 20 locations throughout the United States.

With a strong emphasis on customer service and great brands, Golf USA franchise stores have had a long history of success in many markets across the United States. Golf USA stores range from 2,500 to 7,500 square feet in size and carry a large selection of name brand equipment. Most stores offer club repair, along with custom club and ball fitting services to enhance a player’s overall performance.

Golf USA locations are individually owned and operated, in most cases by an owner that is local to that community. This local bond has been a key component in the success that many stores have experienced. A typical Golf USA owner is not only involved with their store, but their entire community.

About TGA Premier Sports

TGA is a parent-funded program so franchisees who partner with more schools see increased profits and impact because they have access to more parents. TGA franchisees are successful partnering with schools because:
1. TGA is a youth development program that uses golf as a conduit for teaching life skills, physical education and academic lessons such as math and science. School administrators usually don't care about golf but they care tremendously about these educational components that are central to the TGA program.
2. New franchisees receive on-site training, which covers: a. The proper vernacular to speak with school administrators. b. Knowledge of the after school and golf industries. c. Experience going through the process of partnering with schools. d. An in-depth analysis of TGA's program and business.
3. Franchisees have instant credibility due to: a. TGA's experience running 5,000+ successful sessions. b. TGA's brand recognition and professional marketing materials. c. TGA's corporate partners in both the golf and education industries. d. TGA's national recommendations and references.
4. TGA's program includes character development, rules & etiquette and educational lessons as demonstrated through our TGA Student Handbook.
5. The TGA curriculum is aligned with several states' standards for physical education. The TGA Experience, with our 5E's Teaching Objectives, are aligned with classroom structures.
6. TGA's marketing materials were designed by our professional branding company to be informative and effective.
7. TGA's Curriculum Consultant, who has over 20 years of experience in public schools, provides guidance and strategies for partnering with schools.
8. TGA works in association with the TGA Golf Foundation to run programs at schools that only work with non-profit organizations.
9. Franchisees have 24/7 support on all aspects of their business, including: a. Getting into high priority schools/districts b. Navigating bureaucracies c. Overcoming obstacles and barriers to entry d. Utilizing other Territory Owners to discuss best practices

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

#460 in Franchise 500 for 2020.