Golf Is Fastest Growing Sport (No…Not in US)

Golf in The Netherlands has experienced an enormous growth which is unrivaled by any other Dutch line of business. At the moment there are over 300,000 golfers in the Netherlands, a number that is increasing by 20,000 players per year (source: NGF). In addition, golf is more and more becoming part of a total life style experience (“Golf is Life”).

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Golf is “hot”, and its growth not only leads to an increased demand for golf facilities in or near large cities, but also to a need for compact, high- end golf facilities where the time consuming factors of the game of golf are less prominent. As a result also, the development of compact, 9-hole, par 3 golf courses is on the increase. These offer the character and ambiance of a full 18-hole golf course and large greens with the length of the longest hole typically around 140 metres and are therefore very
suitable to train the important short game, even for the more experienced golfer. An indoor short game centre of excellence, as Indoor Golf Arena® is also intended to be, anticipates this development.

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In 2010, The Netherlands will be witness to a worldwide scoop when Indoor Golf Arena®, the world’s largest Indoor Golf Centre, will be expected to open its doors to the public. A number of local councils in The Netherlands have expressed interest in this prestigious project. The concept of Indoor Golf Arena®, developed by the Dutch enterprise Indoor Golf Project, incorporates 14,000 m2 golf practice facilities with artificial grass by Southwest Greens®, designed by Nicklaus Design® and 20 ProTee golf simulators. Indoor Golf Arena® will not only be a general sports centre, but is also designated to become the centre of excellence for golf in The Netherlands. The Professional Golfers Association
Europe (PGAE) supports the initiative to develop Indoor Golf Arena® and the Dutch Golf Federation (NGF) is following the developments with interest. Next to indoor golf facilities, Indoor Golf Arena® also comprises top quality catering and business to business facilities, a golf shop of over 1,000 m2, a wellness centre with sauna and spa, a 4-star hotel and extensive office space.

For more information go to [1] www.indoorgolfarena.eu