The question of price in golf is a common one. In the past it was a game of those only that had the spare cash in their pockets, now its a much more accessible game and infinitely better for it. But for me the cost of a annual membership at a golf club, especially in these scarce times, is untenable. Yes, people still play golf in a recession but it is much more difficult and if clubs don't adjust to accommodate the average golfer then they're stuck in the past. People are going to the driving range rather than fork out for a round of golf.
As a student I try embarrassingly hard to get value for my money and although I would love to be a playing member at my local club I just can't afford it. I know for a fact this particular club doesn't have many junior or under-25 members and it is detrimental to the young people that enjoy their golf and desperately want to improve but can't afford the steep prices. A gap in the golf market is clearly there but it seems no one wants to fill it!
Totally true! Affordability is a huge issue when it comes to growing golf and unless it's addressed... and addressed in a way that allows young people in... we won't see much of a reversal of the downward trend.
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