23-10-2016 12:03 via golfchannel.com

Report: Dick's acquires Golfsmith at auction

Dick's Sporting Goods was among a team of investors that acquired Golfsmith at a bankruptcy auction, according to a Reuters report. The winning bid was reportedly about $70 million.
Dick's plans to keep "at least" 30 Golfsmith stores open and retain about 500 employees according to the report. Golfsmith reported 109 open stores in a filing last month but has been in the process of closing some store fronts.
News broke in August that Golfsmith was considering bankruptcy as it sought a new owner.
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