Consideration on the Development of the Golf Industry in Korea at the Era of 1900-2023

Just like the Miracle on the Han River in the 1980s, Korean golf has grown steadily and achieved remarkable growth, reaching the second place in the world. In order to the Korean golf industry to develop in the future, based on an analysis of the development process and the industry as a whole, a literature review was conducted from a historical perspective to determine the factors that have led to growth so far and the direction which it should move forward. It was reviewed at the period from 1900, when golf began in Korea, to 2023. The process of golf being introduced and established in Korea during the period 1900-1989 was observed along with the establishment of institutions. From 1990 to 2007, it was seen the growth and leap forward of the Korean golf industry with the emergence of star players. From 2008 to 2019, it was looked at the changes and renaissance of the golf industry through 'Se-Ri Kids' and screen golf. Lastly, in the 2020-2023 period, it was reviewed at the current situation of the golf industry in Korea and presented concerns in three areas (balanced development, technological change, and growth engines) for future development.