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GOLF 360

By: Zoheir Ammar

May 14, 2025

The Changing Face of a Classic Game

Once known as a quiet sport for the elite, golf is stepping into a bold new era. From the lush fairways of Scotland to the tech-savvy driving ranges of South Korea, golf is evolving. Driven by environmental awareness, cutting-edge technology, global ambition, and a changing fanbase, today’s golf is more dynamic, diverse, and digital than ever before.

Rethinking Green: Golf and the Environment

It’s no secret that golf courses require a lot of land, water, and care. But in an age of climate change and sustainability, the sport is being pushed to go green—literally and figuratively. Many modern courses now use drought-resistant grass and recycled water. Solar-powered golf carts and eco-friendly fertilizers are also becoming part of the game.

In places like California, Spain, and the Middle East, where water is scarce, new designs are focused on “minimalist golf”—fewer bunkers, less mowing, and more natural landscapes. These changes help protect local ecosystems and reduce the carbon footprint of the game.

Golf may still be a luxury experience, but the future of the sport must respect the planet.

Breaking Down Barriers: The Cost of Golf

One big question remains: who can afford to play golf? Traditionally seen as a sport for the wealthy, golf has often excluded younger players or those from modest backgrounds. Green fees, equipment, and club memberships can be expensive. But the good news? Affordable alternatives are growing fast.

Public courses, urban driving ranges, and pay-as-you-play options are becoming more common. Companies like Topgolf are bringing golf to city centers in fun, social formats—no membership required. Golf is also seeing a rise in second-hand markets for equipment, helping new players get started without spending thousands. Golf is learning that it needs to be more open, or risk becoming a museum piece.

Smart Swings: Technology on the Tee

If you think golf is still stuck in the past, think again. Today’s game is getting a digital makeover.

Players use smart sensors in their clubs, swing trackers, and GPS-based apps to analyze every shot. Data is now part of the practice routine, helping golfers improve like never before. Even casual players can get personalized feedback using apps like Arccos, Shot Scope, or TrackMan.

Meanwhile, fans at home can enjoy interactive broadcasts, shot tracers, and virtual reality experiences. Golf isn’t just a walk in the park anymore; it’s a high-tech sport with a modern twist.

A New Kind of Fan: Golf in the Digital Age

The way people watch golf is changing too. Instead of long TV broadcasts, younger fans are tuning in through short clips on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram. Golf influencers are building large online communities, and some players now have more followers than tournament wins.

Events like The Match (where celebrities and pros compete in fun formats) show how golf is leaning into entertainment. The sport is realizing that it needs to speak the language of a new generation—and that language is digital, fast, and fun.

Golf Without Borders

One of the most exciting shifts in golf is happening far from its traditional homes. Countries like China, India, Nigeria, and Vietnam are building new courses and developing local talent. International tournaments are reaching new cities, bringing the sport to fresh audiences.

Women’s golf, especially in Asia, is booming—South Korea, Japan, and Thailand have become powerhouses in the game. At the amateur level, international junior tournaments are creating stars who didn’t grow up in golf’s old strongholds.

Golf in 2025 isn’t just a game of quiet fairways and polite applause. It’s a sport in motion—reaching across cultures, embracing technology, rethinking its role in society, and trying to be a little more fun and fairer.

The ball may still be white, but the game is getting more colorful every day.



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