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David_Tepper

California Golf Economy Report
« on: July 24, 2008, 08:14:26 PM »
The California Alliance For Golf has recently published a report on the California Golf Economy. You can find it online at: www.cagolf.org

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Joel_Stewart

Re: California Golf Economy Report
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2008, 11:42:46 PM »
$6.9 billion in direct revenue and $15.1 billion in direct and indirect revenue.  Its the same revenue as biotech, wineries and the semiconducter industry.

I'm not sure I am reading it correct but from 2005 to 2006 there was decline of 13 public courses in the state and an increase of 11 private clubs.

Good stuff.

Thanks
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Lynn_Shackelford

Re: California Golf Economy Report
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2008, 01:13:24 PM »
Along similar lines of this topic.  Did 20/20 mean that golf was attempting to add 20 million more players by the year 2020?

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It must be kept in mind that the elusive charm of the game suffers as soon as any successful method of standardization is allowed to creep in.  A golf course should never pretend to be, nor is intended to be, an infallible tribunal.
               Tom Simpson

Joel_Stewart

Re: California Golf Economy Report
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2008, 10:41:58 AM »
I haven't been able to figure out what golf 20/20 does except sit around and talk about golf?

http://www.golf2020.com/index.asp
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Lynn_Shackelford

Re: California Golf Economy Report
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2008, 11:43:16 AM »
In reading about their vision and such, it appears that the 20/20 website no longer indicates what "20/20" stands for.  That is probably wise on their part.  I think the participants feel good about their activities, but I doubt they have taken many steps to reduce the cost of golf or the length of time it takes to play.  In other words they haven't figured out a way to change society or to address real issues regarding the future of golf.
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It must be kept in mind that the elusive charm of the game suffers as soon as any successful method of standardization is allowed to creep in.  A golf course should never pretend to be, nor is intended to be, an infallible tribunal.
               Tom Simpson

David_Tepper

Re: California Golf Economy Report
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2008, 01:38:36 PM »
"they haven't figured out a way to change society or to address real issues regarding the future of golf."

Kind of like this chat board! ;)
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Emmy

Re: California Golf Economy Report
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2008, 03:33:08 PM »
Joel:
 
Thanks to Golf 20/20 people are finally talking to each other. Prior to Golf 20/20 it seemed to me that our industry was somewhat fragmented.

Golf 20/20 has helped build bridges between allied golf associations at the national level. Now, out here in California, allied groups have also united in a similar way to address issues that impact the business and game of golf.

Fortunately, with recent support from Golf 20/20 the California Alliance for Golf (CAG) was able to complete an economic study, a tool that will assist us in communicating our message to legislative representatives as well as to regional/local community leaders.

There's still plenty of work left to do in protecting water resources, promoting environmental stewardship, and growing the game of golf, but at least now, allied organizations are forging forward together.

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