The article discusses the golf industry's strong advocacy for making daylight saving time permanent, arguing that extended evening light encourages more play and increases food and beverage sales in clubhouses. General manager Connor Farrell states that eliminating daylight saving time would drastically impact business. The roots of daylight saving time trace back to a golfer's initiative in the early 20th century. Despite public fatigue with time changes, the golf sector's support remains influential, particularly after prior expansions of daylight saving in the 1980s due to lobbying efforts.
Connor Farrell, general manager of Stone Creek Golf Course, said, 'We would lose 100 tee times a day if daylight saving time goes away. Switching to permanent standard time would cost us $500,000 a year.'
The golf industry has a vested interest in maintaining daylight saving time as it maximizes evening play, which is crucial for clubhouse sales and overall revenues.
Research indicates that more golfers on the course in the evenings translates to increased sales of food and beverages, essential for golf course profitability.
Historically, daylight saving time has connections to golf, initiated by figures like William Willett, who emphasized more daylight for outdoor activities.
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