Get This Beast Back on Track - Chicago Take
Check out this interesting post at Point 1 Golf. Point 1 Golf is a Chicago golf blog that I suggest you add to your blogroll.
The post speaks to growth of the game and the fact that it has been stagnant recently. He points to a Golfweek article by Bradley Klein who poses that maybe part of it is that “fewer gen-X’ers are growing up as caddies.” Which makes sense. I’m a Golfweek subscriber and Bradley Klein always has some good stuff to say, so I look forward to reading it. The writer, I think his name is Tom, paints a couple of possible scenarios, both worthy of getting me to jump start my efforts, however humbly, to grow the game.
I have a lot of theories on how we (yes, that includes you) are going to get this game back on track. We have to go on a mission to grow this game and 2007 will hopefully be the year when we turn the beast around…at least in Chicago. Here’s where I’m going to focus my efforts:
- Provide a forum for combining golf with other life-enhancing activities (food, fitness, and entertainment) in and around Chicago (Chicago Golfcast).
- Simplify the game and make it less expensive for all with a detailed theory on equipment and playing venues (Trunksmasher Golf).
- Help the community through golf in some way, shape, or form.
Stop back often.