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A Study of the Core Factors Influencing the Golfer Satisfaction with Golf Courses in Korea  

Ryu, Chang-Hyun (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Graduate School of Sung Kyun Kwan University)
Kim, Yoo-Il (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Sung Kyun Kwan University)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture / v.36, no.5, 2008 , pp. 26-34 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the correlation between golfer satisfaction and the diverse variables of golf course design and operation from the golfer's point of view. It was intended to reflect the various expectations and desires of golfers regarding golf course design and operation. The study was conducted on 119 golf courses in Korea, and 309 questionnaires were collected and analyzed. Results are summarized as follows. First, the most influential operational service variables on golfer satisfaction were "appearance of the golf courses", followed by "staff service", and "greens fee". Second, the most influential course design and maintenance factor variables on satisfaction were "course maintenance status", "teeing ground characteristics", and "landscape architecture". Third, based on the results shown in these two areas, a linear regression analysis was conducted to synthetically explain "operational service" variables and "course design and maintenance" variables. As a result, it was found that the explanation power of the synthetic model was 36.5%, and a model appropriateness test was found to be positive. As a result of a regression analysis of the synthetic model affecting golfer satisfaction, the most influential factors were "course maintenance status" followed by "landscape architecture", "tee characteristics", and "staff service". Regarding coefficient values, course maintenance status had an influence of 21.8% followed by landscape architecture at 20%, tee characteristics at 17.7%, and staff service at 15.5%. These results were found to be different from preceding studies that emphasized golf course operational service.
Keywords
Golf Course Maintenance; Golf Course Design; Golf Course Operational Service; Landscape Architecture;
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