Can Public Golf Be Fixed or Do We Need to Stop "Growing the Game"?

Is public golf broken?

In this episode of Must Play: Bonus Round, Shawn and T.J. tackle one of the biggest conversations in the golf world right now by breaking down what they believe public golf is getting completely wrong, while also shining a light on what it’s actually doing really well.

Over the last few years, public golf courses have become more crowded, more expensive, and harder to access than ever before. Tee times disappear in the blink of an eye, the pace of play can feel atrocious, and golfers constantly debate whether the modern public golf experience is worth "growing the game" for.

In this week's episode, we each bring three things we think need fixing in public golf and three things the golf industry is currently getting right.

From tee time systems and rising greens fees to golf culture and beginner accessibility, we dig into the biggest frustrations facing everyday golfers while also giving credit to the areas where the game has genuinely improved.

This isn’t just a vent session for Shawn and T.J. (well, maybe Shawn), but more so a conversation about what makes public golf great, what’s making it harder for average golfers to enjoy, and what changes could improve the game moving forward.

If you’ve ever struggled to book a tee time in Southern California, questioned the value of a golf round, or debated where golf is heading, this Must Play episode will probably sound very familiar.

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