{"id":1254091,"date":"2024-10-09T15:18:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T15:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/?p=1254091"},"modified":"2024-10-10T10:57:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T10:57:48","slug":"green-fee-inflation-how-much-is-too-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/green-fee-inflation-how-much-is-too-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Green fee inflation: How much is too much?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Golfers across Great Britain & Ireland have become familiar with a troubling trend: rising green fees. In the last decade, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost of playing golf has surged at many courses, from prestigious links like St. Andrews to local pay-and-plays. But with prices climbing year after year, golfers are left wondering: how much is too much to pay for a round of golf?<\/p>\n
Several factors have played a part in the rise of green fees in Great Britain & Ireland, with increased demand lying at the heart of the issue. The COVID-19 pandemic, which limited other recreational activities, saw a substantial increase in new golfers<\/a><\/strong><\/span> taking to the course.<\/p>\n Golf clubs, from members to local pay-and-play facilities, suddenly became busier than ever, creating a higher demand for tee times. This unexpected surge catalyzed courses to raise their fees, knowing they\u2019d have no shortage of players willing to pay.<\/p>\n