Media Research: Demographic

Audience Demographics

Audience size 29 Million (Top 25% of all US households)
Audience makeup 77.5% Male / 22.5% Female
Average Age 46
Household Income $95K
Homeowners 82%
Married 68%
Attended and/or graduated college 67%
White collar occupation 50%
Employed full-time 64%
Internet Access and Use 90%+
Avg rounds played annually 25+
Source: Scarborough USA Plus – Release 2 2007 12 Month Scarborough, NGF Golfer Study

Interest in golf

It comes down to wealth, and wealthy people love golf.

It’s an excellent sporting environment in which to conduct business and entertain.

It fits most of corporate America’s lifestyles. They’re big fans on a personal basis.

Business & Community Leaders

Business Acumen
75% of those employed are in top management
24% hold C-level positions (Chairman, CEO, CFO, etc.)
43% own their own business or are a partner
41% influence/decide corporate meeting/retreat locations

NGF/Syndicated Research/MAC Research

Conspicuous Consumers

Overall Consumer Spending
56% spent $30,000+ in their last vehicle purchase
28% spent $40,000+ on their last vehicle purchase
32% own/lease 3 or more vehicles
46% plan to purchase/lease a new vehicle in next 2 years
73% dine out once a week or more
Average number of times per month: 5
32% spend and avg. of $3000 or more per year dining out
25% dine out at a steakhouse at least once per month
Average amount spent on watch purchases: $809 last 12 mo.

NGF/Syndicated Research/MAC Research

Online Activities

Online Activities Research Comp
Purchase products/services 67%
Get travel information/services 58%
Book travel 57%
Online banking 56%
Get financial information 41%
Watch videos 36%
Read/post to discussion boards 24%
Research real estate information 20%

NGF/Syndicated Research/MAC Research

Consumer Marketers Invest in Golf

Broad-Based Consumer Tournaments on Network TV

  • Wal-Mart Children’s Miracle Network Classic & Open at Pebble Beach
  • Arnold Palmer Mastercard Invitational
  • AT&T Classic & the AT&T National
  • AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
  • Crowne Plaza Invitational
  • John Deere Classic
  • Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

Broad-based PGA Champions Tour marketers

  • Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf
  • MasterCard Championship
  • Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am
  • Greater Hickory Classic
  • Wendy’s Champions Skins Game
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods Open
  • Constellation Energy Championship
  • Del Webb Father-Son Challenge

Prestige-Level Sponsors

Prestige-Level Marketer Tournaments on Network TV

  • BMW Championship
  • Deutsche Bank Championship
  • EDS Byron Nelson Championship
  • FBR Capital Markets Open
  • FEDEXCUP
  • Buick Invitational/Open
  • Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Prestige-Level PGA Champions Tour Marketers

  • 3M Championship
  • Administaff Small Business
  • Bank of America Championship
  • Boeing Classic
  • Commerce Bank Championship
  • FedEx Kinko’s Classic
  • Toshiba Classic (2)
  • SAS Championship
  • The ACE Group Classic

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