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Do Young Association Professionals Like To Golf?

  • 1.  Do Young Association Professionals Like To Golf?

    Posted 09-09-2014 09:24 AM

    Golf, the most popular sport in business, saw a decrease in participation rates for the GenY (18 to 34) demographic (13% decrease in 2013).  Activities like Yoga & Running have seen a dramatic increase (20%+).

    Cost to run: $50 running shoes.

    Cost to practice Yoga: $20 mat

    Cost to golf: $300 - $400 for an entry set of clubs, $60 for a pair of golf shoes, an average of $52 for 18 holes at a municipal golf course or an annual golf club membership which typically runs in the four figure sum (private course).

    Underemployment/Unemployment?  Genuine Disinterest?  Appealing Alternatives?

    Source: Wall Street Journal, The Motely Fool, Fox Business News

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    Bryan Harrison
    Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
    Sr. Manager of Networks
    Diamond Bar CA
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