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Experts all agree that the three things that deter people from playing golf are: (1) it takes too long to play (2) it costs too much (3) its too difficult to play.

Bob Griffoen Centreville MI and owner of Island Hills Golf Club championship 18 hole course has inner loops where people can play either 5, 8, or 12 holes of golf. He also extends the cup to 8 inches once a year to increase participation. He offers one free lesson let's kids play free and if someone shows up without clubs he hands them a set of Adams and he offers reduced prices for many during the week days(WSJ 8/3-4/13).

What do you think about golf modifications and exactly how far should the experts go in re-engineering the game of golf? In fact should golf be re-engineered or remain as is. Keep in mind that starting in the 1950's golf course architects and engineers have progressively design and increased the difficulty of courses. As you recall there has been more than one golf pro who cried foul because of this.