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re: University Club (LSU) golf membership cost
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:02 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:02 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
I understand the desire for the rich to have their sanctuaries.
However, golf had better figure out the proper business model to get average, middle-class people interested without breaking the bank, or it is doomed. Look at all of the closed country clubs around: Sherwood, Fairwood, etc.
There has to be a way to balance playability, challenge and profitability into a public accessible facility. In other words, a balancing point between CCLa and BREC. The rising price of equipment and green fees are resulting in fewer rounds played. That's not healthy for the sport.
GEAUX TIGERS
However, golf had better figure out the proper business model to get average, middle-class people interested without breaking the bank, or it is doomed. Look at all of the closed country clubs around: Sherwood, Fairwood, etc.
There has to be a way to balance playability, challenge and profitability into a public accessible facility. In other words, a balancing point between CCLa and BREC. The rising price of equipment and green fees are resulting in fewer rounds played. That's not healthy for the sport.
GEAUX TIGERS
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:09 am to Thorny
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golf had better figure out the proper business model to get average, middle-class people interested without breaking the bank
It's not just golf. Look at sporting events across the county. Most season tickets (for all sports) are no longer geared toward the middle class. Such things are becoming luxury items. I sure wish this was not the case.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:11 am to Thorny
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However, golf had better figure out the proper business model to get average, middle-class people interested without breaking the bank, or it is doomed. Look at all of the closed country clubs around: Sherwood, Fairwood, etc.
The best way I can explain this is by using that triangle analogy. One point is affordable prices, the next point is great golf course, and the final point is not overcrowded.
You can take affordable prices and a great golf course, but you are going to be there with a plethora of people. Rounds will be 5 plus hours.
You can take a great golf course and not that many people, but you are going to pay for it.
You can take affordable prices and not that many people, but you are going to have to play a less than stellar golf course.
I realize this doesn't factor in driving distance and some other factors. But this is a simplified version of why golf courses don't succeed unless it is used to drive up real estate prices.
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