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Tag: Beginning Golf

Boom in Golf for Beginners

By WA Golf Site Admin

Posted on Apr 5, 2022

“In the past two years the number of beginning golfers in the U.S. is higher than it was back when Tiger Woods was at his most dominant. Almost 30% higher.” That’s from a recent report from the National Golf Foundation…

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Tags: Beginning Golf, National Golf Foundation, Tiger Woods

Help Grow Their Passion for Golf

By WA Golf Staff

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

The numbers are in. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an interest in golf not seen in recent years. According to the National Golf Foundation golf participation among juniors, beginners, and returning golfers increased 20-25% in the 2nd quarter this year.…

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Tags: Beginning Golf, From Her Tees

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