As an experienced and important figure in the golf scene, Jack Nicklaus often comments on events in this sport. It is clear that the person who ignited the golf scene many years ago is not exactly a supporter of novelty.
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Golf fans remember well the golf ball rollback plans that did not really meet with positive reactions. In addition, team golf, as well as the technologization of golf, are also not really accepted among the older audience.
In an interview with the media, Nicklaus shared his views, stressing that golf has lost many fans since 2006. The 85-year-old referred to the 'Play Golf Forward' idea, which could arouse people's interest.
Weve lost 23 per cent of the women and 36 per cent of the kids since 2006. And theres a reason why we are losing them.
The tour has got to be the place that helps us correct that. The people out there that are dropping out of the game are the people that are paying these guys to play.
Thats the public. So we dont want to be running the public out of the game.
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With Play Golf Forward Ive been fiddling around with a variety of things. Its an idea of trying to keep people in the game with 12 holes, bigger holes, all that kind of stuff. We are not trying to change the game. The game is a great game.
But you get a lady who doesnt play very much and you get a 10-year-old kid, they need some success to stay in the game.
How do we help them feel good about themselves and what they are doing? I think thats the thing that equipment has done is changed that a little bit.- Nicklaus said, as quoted by National Club Golfer.
Jack Nicklaus on bifurcation
Bifurcation has also emerged as one of the huge problems, and the golf legend believes there should be a set of rules for all players, stressing that professionals and amateurs have different sets of rules and equipment is a huge problem.
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Regarding the groove, the 85-year-old is not very happy with the changes, emphasizing that he uses the same clubs he used 18 years ago. He opposes the idea of professionals and amateurs using different sets of clubs.
