3/11/2014 3:03 PM
I know this is kind of vague, but is there any data on the game growing at all? We are coming off of our worst year ever since 1997. Other area courses are in the same boat. I know last year's bad weather plus time and expense for golfers. But does anyone really see a way to get more golfers on our courses?
After 1997-2001 adding new tees to make the course longer...go figure. This year's attempt is to add shorter tees (which I agree with) 4K yard range to attract more beginners and the seniors that just can't hit the ball as far as they used to. I just think back to when I started to golf and my brother-in-law said we should play from the white instead of the blue since I was just starting out. What guy will ever start their friend from the "just beginning" tees to give them a chance to enjoy the game and have a shot at a par or two?
With the area decline in golfers, a couple of more years I will be looking at a very nice vacant lot.