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COVID saved golf. But will it stay on the upswing?
Roughly 3 million Americans picked up a golf club for the first time last year. That spike in popularity is playing out across Southern California, where courses are completely booked and golf stores can’t fill their shelves fast enough.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenRoughly 3 million Americans picked up a golf club for the first time last year. That spike in popularity is playing out across Southern California, where courses are completely booked and golf stores can’t fill their shelves fast enough. Since most pandemic-era restrictions have been lifted and options for outdoor activities have expanded, some Angelenos wonder if these new golfers will continue playing.
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3 storiesGolf took off during COVID, but will its popularity hold as more outdoor activities restart?
Roughly 3 million Americans picked up a golf club for the first time last year. Since most pandemic-era restrictions have been lifted and options for outdoor activities have expanded, some Angelenos wonder if these new golfers will continue playing.
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