We all know that global warming means we shouldn't invest in coastal property, but what effect will it have on golfers?
Some have rejoiced in the fact that links golf will become a thing of the past. I happen to be a keen links golfer (trees belong in forests, not golf courses) so no rejoicing from me.
Basically, it comes down to two facts. Those who live in areas where rainfall will increase will have more water hazards, while those who golf in drying out areas had better get used to sand greens.
Those of you in wetter areas will have to get used to ponds where fairways used to be. Rough will consist of kelp and water weed. One huge consolation - no sand bunkers. So sell all your old sand wedges on Ebay now.
Struggling clubs will be able to farm fish as an additional income stream. Well placed whirlpools will rid the course of slow golfers, and provide a cheap fish food.
The drier conditions will be wonderful for golfers lamenting that they don't hit the ball as far as they used to. With fairways as hard as concrete, they'll be hitting the ball out of sight, (that's distance-wise rather than OB or into-the-rough-wise).
Dry area golfers will have more money to spend on green fees because they won't need to buy expensive wet weather gear. However, they should sell their shares in the golf umbrella company.
So the effect of global warming on golfers won't be all bad. In fact, it might even improve the hard luck stories at the 19th.
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