Golf Inc: Why a Generation is not playing Golf

The winter 2011 issue includes commentary by SLRG President Jon Last on how a variety of evolving societal values and demographic changes are creating challenges for the golf industry, as well as some ideas on what can be done to stem the tide.

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Pursuit Of 'Value' Is Grounded In Shifting Values

by Jon Last, Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009. It's bothersome that, for many, discounting appears to be the catch-all cure to attempt to win back consumers who have cut back on their sports-related spending.

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Golf Week Article - Private Clubs Face a New Reality

Jon Last was featured in GolfWeek columnist Brad Klein's June 20th, 2009 article on the state of private clubs and the impact of changing consumer demand dynamics on attracting and retaining members.

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Jon Last
Founder and President
With over 20 years of management experience, Jon Last is founder and President of Sports and Leisure Research Group A frequent speaker at national industry conferences and a recognized expert in the golf, travel and media research space, he currently serves on the national boards of directors for numerous industry organizations. Last holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a magna cum laude graduate of Tufts University.
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