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Ouch...I think if you do some research you will discover that all the efforts to date to expand the game is failing. Not that the opportunities haven't been made, but TIME is the issue, starting a family, going to kids activities, etc.
Granted cost/access may play some role, but the overriding conclusion of a number of studies have been is that TIME is the issue. From how long to play to just being able to find the time.
Also one might want to remember that the Cialis generation seems to have the money, that is what keeps many of the clubs afloat. Green Fees north of $50 to $75 dollars quickly leaves the range of many, especially if they want and can play several times a week.
Also is should be noted, they reported that Ricky's shirt was made to be worn out, it was made so he could move around without his belt being exposed. Not sure many of us have a sponsor who tailor our clothes.
Last I think the sponsors will have the last word here, cause in the end for them it is Image, Money, and Money. I haven't seen the sponsor's demographics but I have feeling that they will be slow to move to T-shirts and FlipFlops an butt cracks. Not saying that we need ties, etc. Loud colors, let me get my sunglasses, tennis shoes go for it, but somewhere there needs to be a line, something that is respectful to the game without being a straight jacket stuffiness.