[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Point being that they haven't had a consistent ratio of homes to golf courses as of late. There is so many more golf courses north of 466a to 44. I personally don't care and live next to Palmer where golf courses are plenty full but I run into many folks complaining about the lack of golf courses south of 466a.
I just wouldn't want to see a situation where golf courses become a real challenge to get tee times because of overcrowding because of lack of courses.

That's okay. It has been well documented that the current generations younger than boomers prefer walking paths, cycling, long distance running, and other individual cardio activities. That explains why The Developer is building more pathways and fewer golf courses in the growing and expanding areas of The Villages.

Golf is generally believed to be, overall, a dying activity. It will probably never die, but a significant waning has occurred in recent decades.

Is Golf A Dying Sport? [The Answer May Surprise You] – Prime Putters

Golf'''s Decline: 5 Reason Why Golf Is a Dying Sport | Money

While golf is enjoying a slight, pandenic-fueled resurgence, the overall trajectory has been significant decline, as illustrated in the graph below:

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