Can Golf take advantage of the NFL?
With the latest settlement between the NFL and past players
on concussions, and the just announced lawsuit against the NCAA, is the golf
industry missing a golden opportunity.
You already hear about parents telling their kids they are not going to
play football. Soccer has taken a minor
hit with references to concussion injuries and baseball faces the PED
debacle. Why not turn up the volume on
the benefits of golf.
We all know what the benefits are. It teaches sportsmanship and honesty in rules
officiating. If they choose to walk, it
has great health benefits. Injuries are
rare in the sport and it even enhances flexibility and eye-hand
coordination. There are many more, but
you get the idea. Golf is good for you
and parents should give their kids the opportunity to try the game.
It’s never good to kick someone when they are down and the
NFL will survive. But my bet is that the
game will change drastically in the next 15-20 years. Less kids are going to be playing and it will
change the talent that colleges and the pros can pick from. I am already seeing this in one of my local
high schools. The current freshman team
has 20 kids on the team. This is out of
500+ students in the class. That will
have a huge impact on the varsity team in three years. If this trend goes nationwide, you can see
the impact.
So why not promote your advantages and remind people of the
benefits to the game. Gaining a few
kids now will go a long way in the future.
