経済｜ゴルフ練習場の倒産が過去最多 / Economy | Bankruptcies of golf driving ranges reach all-time high.

Summary

As the golf boom continues, the number of bankruptcies among golf practice facilities has reached an all-time high.

In particular, competition between outdoor driving ranges and indoor golf facilities located in front of train stations has intensified, contributing to this trend. While golf has gained renewed attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, many facilities are struggling to adapt to changes in the industry, leading to tough business conditions. With the demand for indoor golf rising, it seems that the choice of business model is becoming a matter of survival for these facilities.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, what do you mean the golf practice range went bankrupt? I heard there are a lot of them!
Log: Yeah, it’s strange, isn’t it? Golf is popular right now, yet the number of bankrupt practice ranges is increasing.
Chako: Why is that happening?
Log: It’s because competition between outdoor driving ranges and indoor golf facilities has intensified. Especially, there are more indoor ranges popping up near the stations.
Navi: Just to add, the golf boom reignited during the pandemic has increased demand for indoor facilities, but not all of them have been able to adapt to this change.
Chako: I see, so the competition is tough!

Admin’s Note

It’s surprising to hear that the number of golf practice facilities going bankrupt is at an all-time high. Particularly striking is the shift from outdoor to indoor competition, despite the golf boom during the pandemic. As mentioned in the log, while there is growing demand for indoor golf, many facilities are unable to adapt, which seems to be affecting the entire industry. I’m curious to see how the business landscape will change in the future.