[Bernard]

Golf has become am expensive past-time, both in terms of money and time. Sort of like the NFL.

Or the Bob Newhart routine about Abner Doubleday on the phone with a game making company, trying to deal with the other end of the phone talking about games they want to sell are for 2 couples, that take an hour or less to play to completion. The world has changed, and the dinosaur houses on dinosaur courses have to accept that.

[GOPJ]

Re-purpose shutdown courses into new housing developments with small park areas adjacent to the former club house - - (converted to upscale neighborhood 'community center'...)

Rezoned area around original club house could include tennis courts and bike paths. Fees drop - community use expands...