Bad economy? Humbug! Get out and golf while the golfin's good

As course owners feel the pinch, golfers may have noticed something: The cost of golf for us duffers is dropping. So play golf, America. (Oops, sorry, that slogan is already taken.) I mean: Play golf, my friend, while the golfin's good! For tomorrow may bring prosperity and you may not be able to afford it.

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Golf is becoming affordable, at least to those who haven't lost their jobs. Is it possible the game could actually grow during these down times?

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