Is anyone concerned about a huge decrease in golf popularity? Every time I play it seems like I'm the youngest person on the course by 20 years and I'm noticing clubs massively reducing their membership fees and introducing special rates for those under 40. There also seems to be a trend of courses closing. For example I just learned a public course I play regularly will be turned into a public park within 10 years.
I think it is a combination of the economy removing disposable income, no kids taking up the game, and prime golf course land being more valuable as real estate developments or public space. Any thoughts if this trend will continue or is it just cyclical and golf will be big again in a few years?
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