I don't think Golf or hockey for that matter are dying. I do however think that both sports have become a luxury - a rich person's sport. I'm 37 years old. My first membership was at 11 years of age and the receipt shows it cost my grandparents $42 for the season. I used to play 18 in the morning, 18 in the afternoon and until sundown after dinner. Now, with 3 kids, I play significantly less while the cost is 100 x greater. I sacrifice in other areas to golf and hope to introduce our 3 kids, but we will need to make a choice when they come of age; either golf or hockey, not both like I played as a kid.