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6. I think it is just a change in consumer choices

Sun Sep 7, 2014, 09:07 PM

Sep 2014

Tiger Woods was responsible for much of the popularity in golf. At about the time he began having issues, bike lanes and roads were built all over the country. I see people out biking and running. Yes it is cheaper, but it also takes less time. Plus you can get more exercise. Young people think golf is too slow paced.

Tennis was immensely popular in the 70s--but after Chris Evert, Jimmy Conners and McEnroe retired, not so much. I hear it is gaining back somewhat now at the expense of golf. Golf remains more popular internationally. Young people here are just not taking it up.

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