Hello listeners! In this episode, reporter Ray Dubicki and I talk about golf: a sport that continues to leave a large foot print on American cities, despite declining in popularity. The topic has taken on added significance in Seattle in recent years for a few reasons, most notably because of the presence of Jackson Park, a 27 hole golf course and driving range, that will be walking distance to two Link light rail stations in the future. But there is a lot more to learn about the impact of golf on cities, so we hope you'll check the episode out. 

Additionally, The Urbanist has published some great articles dedicated to the topic of golf courses in Seattle over the years, and we'd like to draw your attention to a few here:

It’s Time to End Public Subsidies for Private Golf Courses

Unlike Seattle, Golf Really Is Dying

Let's Tee Off for Housing

Seattle Parks Vaunts Golf Courses as Urban Wildlife Habitat, But Some Cry Foul

Growing a Neighborhood Around 130th Street Station

Draft Plan Inches Toward Modest Upzones around 130th and 148th Street Link Stations

Share The Cities Lays the Community Engagement Groundwork at Jackson Park

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