Download or read book The Golf Industry in the U S written by National Golf Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated 1998 Edition -- All New Articles. The 59 articles in this collection present a comprehensive view of the golf industry in the U.S., specifically sales & marketing trends. Included are survey reports, state of the industry reports, annual reports, & business forecasts, reporting on sales data about player equipment, shoes, gloves, women consumers, apparel, turf equipment, & shopping. Information about golf-related stocks & investment trends is included, as are market shares & methods of marketing. Other articles include new customer tracking, consumer spending by age group, sales analysis, the fitness & sporting goods markets, & TV shopping. This is a NGF InfoPac publication. InfoPacs are bound collections of full-text articles, compiled & copied from various golf industry magazines, newsletters, & journals.

Download or read book Technology Trends in the Golf Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Future of Golf in America written by Geoff Shackelford and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a golfer, open your mind when reading this treatise on the sport and its future. We all must consider where golf is headed and how best to protect the traditions of the game. I think The Future of Golf in America is vitally important. --Ben Crenshaw, former Masters champion Geoff Shackelford is a sane voice from deep in the trees. In his new and important book, The Future of Golf In America, he's here to tell us that bigger is not better. His call is the same one Henry David Thoreau made from a different wood: 'Simplify, simplify.' --Michael Bamberger, Sports Illustrated senior writer and author of To the Linksland A galvanizing new book from one of America's leading golf writers, The Future of Golf in America reveals how the tradition-rich sport has been kidnapped by equipment manufacturers and knowingly deregulated by its governing bodies. and Grounds for Golf, Geoff Shackelford charges that the slumping golf industry responds to unregulated technology by lengthening and narrowing courses at great expense, even as golfers flee the sport because golf takes too long, is too difficult and too expensive. Offering new commentary and analysis, along with essays from the Los Angeles Times, Links, Golf Magazine, Golf World and Golfdom, Shackelford chronicles several astonishing mistakes made by the once-respected United States Golf Association. He observes that the momentum gained from Tiger Woods' positive effect on golf's popularity is being squandered by an ill-advised emphasis on commercial interests. Shackelford urges the USGA to re-shoulder its responsibilities while suggesting how the PGA Tour can restore excitement to its championships for the good of the sport.

Download or read book The Kingdom of Golf in America written by Richard J. Moss and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For golf's true enthusiasts, the game is far more--and far more complex--than a simple hobby, commodity, or slice of the sports industry. It is a physical and mental place to be, a community. It has a history, a hierarchy, laws, a language, and a literature. And in Richard J. Moss, it has a chronicler. From its beginnings in the northeastern United States in the 1880s, golf has seen its popularity, and its fortunes, wax and wane, affected by politics and economics, reflecting tensions between aristocratic and democratic impulses. The Kingdom of Golf in America traces these ups and downs, ins and outs, in the growth of golf as a community. Moss describes the development of the private club and public course and the impact of wealth and the consumer culture on those who play golf and those who watch. He shows that factors like race, gender, technology, suburbanization, and the transformation of the South that shaped the nation also shaped golf. The result is a unique, and uniquely entertaining, work of cultural history that shows us golf as a community whose story resonates far beyond the confines of the course. Purchase the audio edition.

Download or read book An Analysis of Economic Recession in the Golf Industry in the United States written by Hee-Joon Shin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Course Called America written by Tom Coyne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Globe-trotting golfer Tom Coyne has finally come home. And he’s ready to play all of it. After playing hundreds of courses overseas in the birthplace of golf,​ Coyne, the bestselling author of A Course Called Ireland and A Course Called Scotland, returns to his own birthplace and delivers a “heartfelt, rollicking ode to golf…[as he] describes playing golf in every state of the union, including Alaska: 295 courses, 5,182 holes, 1.7 million total yards” (The Wall Street Journal). In the span of one unforgettable year, Coyne crisscrosses the country in search of its greatest golf experience, playing every course to ever host a US Open, along with more than two hundred hidden gems and heavyweights, visiting all fifty states to find a better understanding of his home country and countrymen. Coyne’s journey begins where the US Open and US Amateur got their start, historic Newport Country Club in Rhode Island. As he travels from the oldest and most elite of links to the newest and most democratic, Coyne finagles his way onto coveted first tees (Shinnecock, Oakmont, Chicago GC) between rounds at off-the-map revelations, like ranch golf in Eastern Oregon and homemade golf in the Navajo Nation. He marvels at the golf miracle hidden in the sand hills of Nebraska and plays an unforgettable midnight game under bright sunshine on the summer solstice in Fairbanks, Alaska. More than just a tour of the best golf the United States has to offer, Coyne’s quest connects him with hundreds of American golfers, each from a different background but all with one thing in common: pride in welcoming Coyne to their course. Trading stories and swing tips with caddies, pros, and golf buddies for the day, Coyne adopts the wisdom of one of his hosts in Minnesota: the best courses are the ones you play with the best people. But, in the end, only one stop on Coyne’s journey can be ranked the Great American Golf Course. Throughout his travels, he invites golfers to debate and help shape his criteria for judging the quintessential American course. Should it be charmingly traditional or daringly experimental? An architectural showpiece or a natural wonder? Countless conversations and gut instinct lead him to seek out a course that feels bold and idealistic, welcoming yet imperfect, with a little revolutionary spirit and a damn good hot dog at the turn. He discovers his long-awaited answer in the most unlikely of places. Packed with fascinating tales from American golf history, comic road misadventures, illuminating insights into course design, and many a memorable round with local golfers and celebrity guests alike, A Course Called America is “a delightful, entertaining book even nongolfers can enjoy” (Kirkus Reviews).

Download or read book An Analysis of Economic Recession in the Golf Industry in the United States written by Hee-Joon Shin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Global Dimensions of the Golf Industry written by National Golf Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1996-02-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated 1998 Edition -- All New Articles. The 91 articles in this collection provide an overview of international golf covering facilities, golfers, worldwide industry issues, international consumerism, & the production, marketing, & sale of golf-related products & services. Many of the articles describe the development of new courses & practice facilities in countries such as Mexico, Canada, Spain, France, Egypt, China, Morocco, & Japan. Some describe famous old courses & resorts in such countries as Puerto Rico, England, Ireland, Canada, Portugal, & Scotland. Some topics include: the emerging market for women golfers, a Par 3 courses for kids in Paris, irrigation systems, the GOFTA report, the golf boom in Europe & Asia, golf tourism & the Victorian Golf Association of Australia, golf domes, resort development, real estate in Southeast Asia, state of the sporting goods industry in Mexico, travel agencies, golf packages, international purchasing & ownership of courses, & office rental rates in Hong Kong & Tokyo. This is a NGF InfoPac publication. InfoPacs are bound collections of full-text articles, compiled & copied from various golf industry magazines, newsletters, & journals.

Download or read book The Global Dimensions of the Golf Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Economic Impact Benefits of Golf Course Development written by National Golf Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The many ways golf course development positively impacts & benefits the economy are seen through this collection of 59 articles. The broad topics which are studied here are: real estate enhancement, golf communities, retail sales factors, community assets, employment & work force factors, recreation, & charitable contributions. More specific subjects explored are: the National Amputee Championship, contribution to the tax base, courses built on former airports, landfills, & closed military bases, courses subsidizing the public coffers, S. Carolina study on golf's economic impact, & the impact of golf product manufacturers on the economy & employment. Many charity tournaments, auctions, festivals, & other fundraisers for charity are profiled. This is a NGF InfoPac publication. InfoPacs are bound collections of full-text articles, compiled & copied from various golf industry magazines, newsletters, & journals.

Download or read book Golf Courses of the U S Open written by David Barrett and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing in the U.S. Open is every golfer's dream--a chance to play the best golf courses ever created. "Golf Courses of the U.S. Open" is the next best thing, profiling these 50 amazing courses, such as Pebble Beach, Pinehurst No. 2, and Winged Foot Golf Club.

Download or read book Golf Business and Management written by Tim Breitbarth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf is big business around the world. With high profile series such as the PGA, LPGA and European tours to the re-introduction of golf to the Olympics at Rio 2016, golf occupies a prominent place in the global sport community. This is the first book to introduce the fundamentals of golf business and management from a truly international perspective, covering key topics such as media, club management, sponsorship and retail, at elite and non-elite levels. With sections exploring the development of golf on every continent, including North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, this book presents the latest thinking on current issues in golf, ranging from sustainability and innovation to global governance. Each chapter incorporates helpful features for students including learning objectives, discussion questions, guides to further reading, recommended websites and insights from industry voices. This book is essential reading for students of any golf-related degree course or professional accreditation programme, and will also be of interest to those studying or working in sport business, sport management and sport tourism. Underpinned by up-to-date literature, golf researchers will also find the book a useful starting point.

Download or read book Statistical Abstract of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 18 in America written by Dylan Dethier and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhilarating account of one remarkable teenager's solo trek to play golf in each of the lower 48 states--a compelling coming-of-age story and a surprising look at the equalizing power of the sport in America.

Download or read book U S Golf Course Directory written by Golf Yellow Pages and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-01-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Complete Directory of Golf Courses and Golf Clubs Available Ideal for Golf Travel 16,431 U.S. golf courses and golf clubs Golf courses organized alphabetically by state Convenient travel reference directory A Digest of Course Contact Information Name, city, state Website addresses for 12,416 golf clubs Telephone number Number of holes All golf course types: Public, Private, Semi-Private, Resort, Municipal, Military and University "I have used the directory ever since it came out in 1994. It is the best reference source in the industry. I make sure to get a new copy every year." John Clay, Owner/GM Woodlake Golf Club About Golf Yellow Pages Golf Yellow Pages has published golf's only public directory since 1994. It is the only resource of its kind available to the public--you do not need to be a member of an association or work at a golf course. (Note: this edition does not contain business listings. Order the 2011/17th edition if you also want business listings.) Available in Print or Kindle Editions Buy the 236-page print edition you can get the Kindle edition at half off. Scroll up and order now.

Download or read book The Business of Golf What Are You Thinking 2014 Edition written by James J. Keegan and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Business of Golf is a series of two books with a passionate focus on creating value for the golfer based on a foundation that produces a return on an investment for the golf course owner. The Business of Golf What Are You Thinking? functions as a primer for avid golfers, college students in Professional Golf Management Programs, and golf industry professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge on the fundamentals of the golf industry and operating a golf course. This book garnered widespread appeal, due to its singularity as a source that provides strategic, tactical, and operational guidance, It has been purchased in over 16 countries and is used by 15 universities and colleges in their curriculums. In contrast to the basic primer, The Business of Golf Why? How? What?, first published in 2013, caters to the seasoned industry professional. The book guides a golf course management team in creating a strategic vision, determining the resources to be allocated and the policies and procedures that require consistent execution, accompanied with 21 templates that can be licensed at www.golfconfergence.com. Both of these books represents over a decade of research conducted in partnership with golf courses worldwide. The perspective contained in both addresses comprehensible and executable principals that encompass a diverse range of subjects including architecture, agronomy, intellectual property, rate structures, social media, water utilization and yield management. While the insights presented are clear, the analysis undertaken was extensive. The principles in these books formed an integral part of a Clemson University Ed. D.D. dissertation in which 11 leading golf course managers operating 34 golf courses vetted and validated the principals herein contained. Assurance of identifying the potential of a facility resides in the application of the books' concepts. These books help the golf course management team and staff develop a focused and disciplined approach based on quantitative data to identify and mitigate the impact of uncontrollable factors (economy, location and weather). From understanding these fundamentals, the controllable factors can be leveraged to enhance each golfer's qualitative experience while ensuring a positive financial return on investment to the golf course stake-holders.

Download or read book In the Rough written by David Hueber and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has never been a book about the inner workings of the golf business or its leading players from an insider’s point of view. In the Rough reads like a novel, but it could also be required reading in a business school. This book takes the reader on a ride through the author’s unusual professional career and what he discovered in the most revealing settings and scenes of the golf industry at its awkward and colorful best. Most of the events and incidents appearing here are firsthand accounts portraying a host of famous and colorful characters in both golf and the business world. The central characters in this book are Ben Hogan, one of the five best players of all time and a highly successful golf-equipment executive; Deane Beman, a star amateur and successful professional golfer who became the commissioner and invented the modern-day PGA Tour; and Minoru Isutani, a wealthy Japanese entrepreneur who is probably best known for having lost $350 million on the purchase and sale of Pebble Beach. Some of the other costars include Jack Nicklaus, Karsten Solheim (Ping Golf Company), Greg Norman, and Ely Callaway—all names you have seen etched on a wood, an iron, or a putter, among other places.