Dear Golfer,

20-20 cricket / 9-9 golf or oblivion?

As the "names" of the last decade are starting to take their places in the Hall of Fame, it is fascinating and exciting to see a new breed of young golfers starting to break through. We all know that young golfers need heroes who are their contemporaries, or the game will shrivel and die. So this is all good news, no?

I don’t think we can be complacent. I love this sport but we all need to ask ourselves - how do we get more young men and women taking up golf? The PGA and other lead groups still appear to be out of touch with youth culture and I think we do need a NEW type of game based on the 20-20-cricket model, any ideas?

“Oh dear “I hear seniors bewailing. But fact is that if the game does not adapt for the next generation then it will be left behind. Let's hope the Ryder Cup throws us some new young heroes, that could start an upsurge and lead the way for the golf of the future!

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