I and Div. II in the '60s and '70s, the allocation for golf was lost, sliced beyond retrieval. Even the money to restart the program at Armstrong now did not simply materialize, coming only at the expense of the men's cross country team that was discontinued. For Armstrong, though, that could be a positive trade. Because, while running surely was important to those at Armstrong who ran, golf is important to a broader community.
Few sports are as identifiable with the region or as important to the people who live here.
So, few sports could potentially form the athletic bond with Savannah that Armstrong has been trying to rebuild since cable television stole its basketball fan base 15 years ago. It could be a worthwhile chase. Golf falls into the second group. But, when you consider that fan interest is viewed as currency for small schools angling for support, golf can still be a revenue sport for Armstrong. Because it will produce interest in this golf town.