LP Gas, October 2011
Yet a 2009 NGF newsletter reported that despite more than 800 closures of golf courses nationwide between 2000 09 golf course supply actually increased by more than 500 18 hole equivalent courses States with the most golf course facilities are Florida California New York Michigan and Texas But PERC officials are attracted to the fact that golf courses also offer a huge opportunity to capitalize on the growing market for propane lawn care equipment The golf industry uses several types of mowers fairway greens rough and riding front deck to keep course grounds playable All major manufacturers offer only gasoline and diesel models Among the 11 commercial golf mower manufacturers four of the five companies with the biggest market The golf car market especially where electric cars are used appears much more challenging share Toro John Deere Ariens and Scag already have introduced propane models in their commercial rider model offerings According to data gathered in the PERC study unit sales of commercial mowers fell from 16325 in 2008 to 9400 in 2009 We always look at these on a projectby project basis but the prospectus for success for the golf course industry is actually a much bigger picture Wayne says With a utility vehicle golf car and mower we can have a more global approach to their needs We can bring a one fuel answer for all of their needs rather than having them add propane incrementally for each smaller use he says Its truly a comprehensive alternative fuel solution LPG www LPGasmagazine com October 2011 LPGas 33 PHOTO COURTESY OF CLUB CAR GOLF INDUSTRY MARKET Golf Car Units Sold Importance of Environmental Considerations
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