Not All Golf Course Closures Are Failures

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Some owners plan exit strategies around high demand for real estate

The closing of a popular or once-popular golf course isn’t typically celebrated, but the reality is that not every golf course is destined to live forever. In some cases, a golf course served its purpose and its remnants will reward its users equally well, or even better. For some course owners, selling is a long-planned exit strategy.

Topics: Closures, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Golf Facilities

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Golf Under the Lights

NGF research shows that 50% of golfers express some interest in playing golf at night. Could a lighted course be an option for some operators?

Topics: Course Owners, Facilities, Facility Operations, Golf Courses, Management

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