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Original Areas of Focus. Adult Player DevelopmentJunior GolfAlternative FacilitiesCollegesResearchCommunication. Current Areas of Focus. . Adult Player Development. . Youth Development. Current Areas of Focus. . . . ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES. DIVERSITY. ENVIRONMENT. . FACILITY DEVELOPMENT. 2001 Segmentation StudyOther Research Projects.
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1. Ruffin Beckwith Senior Vice PresidentWorld Golf Foundation
3. Current Areas of Focus
4. Current Areas of Focus DIVERSITY
5. Accomplishments Creation of Link Up 2 Golf
National School Golf Program
6. State of the Industry Lots of Positives
Interest remains high and increasingly diverse
Youth interest and participation growing
Golf is cooler and more ingrained in our culture
Strong value system
7. State of the Industry Avid golfers playing less
Retention of new golfers difficult
Increase in competition
Outdated attitudes toward player development
8. What Should We Do? Interest every kid in golf
Market Smart
Plan golf course development
A welcoming environment
Communicate more effectively
Togetherness
9. What Should We Do? Interest every kid in golf
Market Smart
Plan golf course development
A welcoming environment
Communicate more effectively
Togetherness