Re: Golf Is Having A Bad Year...Why?




"Cal Golfer" <Bill_VP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I have been watching this Summer as several courses in my area have
> closed, and have been reading how the courses in Myrtle Beach and
> around the country are closing at near-record paces.
>
> I have heard a few reasons mentioned by the golf writers: frustration
> over slow play, overdevelopment of courses in the mid-90's, exorbitant
> equipment prices, etc.
>
> Am curious what each of you would list as the TOP 3 REASONS PEOPLE ARE
> PLAYING LESS GOLF IN 2004-5 ?

I'll give one that hasn't been mentioned. The fading of a fad. When Tiger
burst on to the scene, lottsa folks gave the sport a shot with only a few
sticking, realizing how hard and expensive it is.

Same will be true of poker in a few years.

-Greg


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