What's on your mind? Today's golfer.

The X Generation has seen a lot of changes in the way they operate in their daily lives.  Twenty five years ago the computer on your desk was a glorified word processor and not much else.  Cell phones were the size of a yule log and required a battery pack.  The Y Generation thinks these were ridiculous inconveniences.  They grew up with lap tops getting smaller and smaller and smart phones with all the conveniences of the internet, phone, texting, Tweeting, etc. in the palm of their hand.  Entertainment is more and more electronic in nature as well.  And how has golf changed during the same period?

More and more golf courses were built each with the owner's or designer's ego as the seemingly first priority.  Most of these courses are not suited for the average player or the beginner in any way and most cater only to those who can afford the price tag. 

Today we see rounds of golf shrinking and more golf courses closing than opening.  Are we responsible for this dilemma?  Of course we are.  Why are people leaving the game?  It's still just as, if not more time consuming, costly, and increasingly more difficult due to course design.  The game is screaming for a change.  Most are saying it needs to be easier, faster, more enjoyable and welcoming to the beginner.  All this playing into the hands of the X and Y Generations - the future of our game.  It seems the issue is starting to reach a fever pitch as there are all sorts of suggestions being made.  Whatever it is will require some to think outside the box of that which has brought us to where we are today - sinking!

What will it be?  What will bring new players to the game in the Bonita Springs area?  What will satisfy our aging population at the same time?  Tell me what you have on your mind.  I need your input!