By: Matt Weiser, News Deeply
It's hard times in the golf industry, especially in drought-plagued western states.
Golf participation in the U.S. declined 20 percent from 2003 to 2014, and the number of golfers aged 34 and under declined 30 percent. Add the fact that many courses are suffering water shortages, and it becomes even harder to attract players long accustomed to lush green fairways.
This probably isn’t the end of golf. But it does mean players have to change their expectations, and golf course owners must adapt. This could mean shrinking course size from the traditional 18 holes to 9 holes to accommodate both water shortages and players who have less time.
Historically, that sort of move was unthinkable. Now it’s a survival strategy.
Read the complete article here.
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