Category Archives: Nextgen Collegiate

The Ugly Truth about Golf Course Ratings for Young Adults

The Ugly Truth about Golf Course Ratings for Young Adults
As a broke college student, I am always looking for the most bang for my buck. My financial dismay forces me to spend every single dollar wisely. If I had the money to bet on it, I would wager that there are plenty of people out there in a very similar situation. Additionally, since I...
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Golf is Growing! In Non-Varsity Collegiate, at Least

Golf is Growing! In Non-Varsity Collegiate, at Least
Let's face it, the golf industry is not growing and everybody knows it. What's most scary about this not-so-new-news, however, is that some of the biggest declines are occurring in  junior and young adult golf that comprise the future players of the game. This issue isn't getting better in varsity golf as Title IX and...
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10 lessons learned at my first PGA show

10 lessons learned at my first PGA show
As golf entrepreneur making my first voyage to the PGA show, I was expecting the show to mirror other technology conventions I used to attend in lacking passion and personality. Part of that reason may have stemmed the intrusive nature of my former line of work in which I would schedule meetings with CEOs of...
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29 Struggles Gen-Y Golfers Face

29 Struggles Gen-Y Golfers Face
Nextgengolf is defining the game for 18-29 year golfers. In a recent survey with our members, we asked: “What is your biggest challenge as a young adult golfer”; below are 29 responses in fewer than 140 characters.
  1. “Taking it too seriously when I make mistakes”
  2. “Acceptance from older patrons”
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