Why golf is losing its swing as cycling gains momentum
Summary
Golf is becoming less popular in Britain, with many golf clubs closing and fewer people playing the sport. At the same time, cycling is growing in popularity, helped by well-known British cyclists winning major races.Key Facts
- Many British golf clubs, some over 100 years old, are closing at a fast rate.
- Between 2004 and 2013, one in five golfers in England stopped their club membership.
- Golf is still the fifth largest sport by participation in the UK.
- Golf contributes about £3.4 billion to the British economy.
- People’s lifestyles have changed with longer work hours and fewer free days, making golf harder to fit in.
- Golf often keeps a traditional and formal image, which may discourage new players.
- Cycling has grown in popularity, inspired by British cyclists like Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome winning the Tour de France.
- Team GB’s success in recent Olympics has also helped cycling become more popular.
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