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Old 11-30-2022, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe View Post
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:

https://www.zippia.com/wp-content/up...-over-time.jpg
New golf course development is booming in Florida again

New golf course development is booming in Florida again