There has been the opportunity the last few years to play year-around. Not this year. I think the long layoff will re-invigorate golfers. When you take something away from somebody, they want it that much more. Reads a lot, knows equipment, studies it, appreciates the nuances.
Studies show it's a four-month process of checking, reading, gathering information.
And yet there are so many new golfers. I've always based my decision on what looks good. It has to appeal to my eye.