Over the years I’ve played, I’ve seen many big business deals made on the gc, and the contacts you make there can become extremely valuable in other facets of your life, so, there can actually be more benefits than meet the eye.

That said, I agree golf is really no longer of interest to most of the population. I’m pretty much “golfed out,” so I’m all for looking at better uses for the land and resources.

I know I’d much rather have a lot of land around my home, rather than be crammed into a house just so they could build or preserve a golf course.

Besides, when it comes to outdoor activities, like a lot of people, I actually prefer running on the beach, surfing, tennis, and other more active sports.