How COVID-19 teed up a golf renaissance
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5 Jan 2021
How COVID-19 teed up a golf renaissance

While many sports have struggled due to the pandemic, golf has boomed. What has allowed it to thrive amid social restrictions? And how might other factors, such as the rise of sports betting and golf-based entertainment venues, play into its growth, especially among younger audiences?

Chris Wandell

Chris Wandell is the vice president of media business development at the PGA Tour. Prior to joining the Tour in 2012, he worked at ESPN.

David Pillsbury

David Pillsbury is the CEO of GolfCorp, which owns or operates more than 300 country clubs and business clubs across the US. He has held numerous leadership roles in the golf industry over the past 30 years, including at the American Golf Corporation, Nike Golf, and PGA Tour.

Michael LoRe

Michael LoRé is a US-based sports journalist who is currently a contributor to Forbes SportsMoney. He’s previously worked for New York City Football Club and the National Hockey League and has had bylines in Vice Sports, Yahoo Sports, PGA Tour Essential Guide to Golf, and Muscle & Fitness.