Golfdom State of the Industry Survey

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* 1. How would you describe your expectations for the golf economy in 2020?

Very optimistic

Slightly optimistic

Neutral

Slightly pessimistic

Very pessimistic

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* 2. At your facility in 2019, were rounds up or down?

Down

Level

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* 3. How does your maintenance budget look for 2020?

Same as it was in 2019

Up from 2019

Down from 2019

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* 4. Did you get a raise in 2019?

Yes

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* 5. Have you tried or considered rolling your fairways for possible agronomic benefits?

Yes

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* 6. With labor being a constant struggle in the industry, where do you stand on robotic mower technology as a potential solution?

Perhaps the technology will get there someday, then I’ll be interested

I’m interested right now

I don't foresee it ever becoming a viable solution

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* 7. If you had to do it all over again, would you pursue a career in this industry?

Yes

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* 8. Is your course planning a turf reduction project in the future?

Yes

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* 9. Did an extreme weather event impact your course this year (drought, hurricane, flood)?

Yes

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* 10. What forms of social media do you use for work? (select all that apply)

Facebook

Twitter

Blog

I use it all

I don’t use social media

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* 11. Now that we’re approaching an election year, how would you rate President Trump’s time in office if it were a golf score?

Eagle

Birdie

Par

Bogey

Double bogey

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* 12. Your child tells you he/she wants to go to turf school and be just like you. What do you say?

I advise him/her on which turf school to attend

That it’s a tough job, but if that is what he/she wants, to pursue it

That he/she is crazy and convince them to pursue something else

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* 13. On a scale of 1-5 (1=easy, 5=difficult), how hard has it been to maintain a full crew?

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* 14. On a scale of 1-5 (1=easy, 5=difficult), how difficult was it to find your most recent assistant superintendent?

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* 15. What is your biggest challenge to hiring and keeping good employees?

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* 16. What turf disease is your nemesis?

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* 17. What is your biggest concern going into 2020?

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* 18. Shoot us straight — how would you rate Golfdom’s performance in 2019?

Great work, my favorite magazine

Good year, always room for improvement

Mediocre year, try harder

Not a good year, sorry

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* 19. Is there a story you’d like to see us cover in 2020?

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* 20. The GCSAA chapter that returns the most surveys by Nov. 15th will receive a special visit from the Golfdom team — and the first round is on us! Please tell us the name of your local chapter

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* 21. If you wish to be entered into a drawing for one of two $100 gift cards, please complete the following information:

First name

Last name

Phone number

Golf course/company

Country