As the new year begins the reports start rolling in on how 2011 shaped up for the Golf Economy. In a recent article posted on USA Today web site titled, As golf declines, life on links ain’t what it used to be, there was reference to a report from the National Golf Foundation reporting a 13% decrease in the number of golfers in the US. Though this reported number of golfers in the US could be, and probably is, worse it does state a fact that any recover for the golf economy will be very tough to develop.
There are a number of other factors involved with the sagging golf economy. A few of them being:
- Affordability
- Playability
- Time Effectiveness
Once changes are made in these areas Golf then may have a chance to return to its luster years. I am sure you have solutions to offer. Would enjoy hearing what you have to offer.
Let me know how I can help.
top three factors:
1. golf is bad PR. just like Las Vegas. if you’re golfing you’re seen as goofing with the 1%.
2. the under-35 business people play video. few actually ‘play’ any real-life game.
3. the Tiger Tour. the PGA made its TV bed with Elin in it.