SBD/SBJ Reader Survey: Facilities, Motorsports, College And Labor
THE DAILY each day this week is presenting the results from the fourth annual SportsBusiness Daily/SportsBusiness Journal readers survey on the state of the sports industry. Today, we look at Facilities, Motorsports, College, Labor & Agents and the Best of the Rest.
FACILITIES
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Best MLB ballpark:
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| Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox) |
17.07%
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| Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs) |
15.25%
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Citizens Bank Park
(Philadelphia Phillies) |
9.64%
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Yankee Stadium
(New York Yankees) |
9.64%
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards
(Baltimore Orioles) |
8.50%
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Responses: 1,318
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Best NBA arena:
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Staples Center
(Los Angeles Clippers, Lakers) |
17.00%
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Madison Square Garden
(New York Knicks) |
14.03%
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Conseco Fieldhouse
(Indiana Pacers) |
11.14%
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Wachovia Center
(Philadelphia 76ers) |
9.32%
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American Airlines Center
(Dallas Mavericks) |
9.24%
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Responses: 1,212
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New sports venue most excited to see:
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| Dallas Cowboys stadium |
32.65%
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| New York Yankees ballpark |
28.48%
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| New York Giants/Jets stadium |
8.26%
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| New York Mets ballpark (Citi Field) |
7.27%
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| Pittsburgh Penguins arena |
5.61%
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Responses: 1,320
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Favorite concession item:
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| Hot dog |
28.12%
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| Beer |
18.62%
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| Local specialty |
18.33%
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| Soft pretzel |
11.09%
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| Nachos |
6.81%
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Responses: 1,380
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Best NFL stadium:
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Lambeau Field
(Green Bay Packers) |
14.29%
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University of Phoenix Stadium
(Arizona Cardinals) |
12.76%
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Lucas Oil Stadium
(Indianapolis Colts) |
8.51%
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Lincoln Financial Field
(Philadelphia Eagles) |
7.62%
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Gillette Stadium
(New England Patriots) |
7.30%
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Responses: 1,246
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Best NHL arena:
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Wachovia Center
(Philadelphia Flyers) |
11.27%
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Madison Square Garden
(New York Rangers) |
11.01%
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Xcel Energy Center
(Minnesota Wild) |
7.63%
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Joe Louis Arena
(Detroit Red Wings) |
7.19%
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Prudential Center
(New Jersey Devils) |
7.19%
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Responses: 1,154
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Most frequent design-related gripe with sports venues:
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| Parking |
40.57%
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| Concourses/pedestrian flow |
27.51%
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| Seating quality/dimensions |
16.07%
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| Sight lines |
5.21%
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| Sound system quality |
4.48%
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Responses: 1,363
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MOTORSPORTS
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State of NASCAR now compared with five years ago:
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| Stronger property |
28.81%
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| Weaker property |
27.89%
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| About the same |
26.47%
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| Much stronger property |
12.14%
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| Much weaker property |
4.69%
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Responses: 1,194
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Biggest challenge facing NASCAR in the year ahead:
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| Rising cost of sponsorships |
31.48%
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| Health of U.S. automakers |
26.26%
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| TV ratings |
15.24%
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| Expansion beyond U.S. borders |
13.22%
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| Attendance |
9.85%
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Responses: 1,188
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The sport of NASCAR:
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| Has peaked and will remain flat |
54.08%
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| Still has major growth potential |
26.58%
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| Has started to decline |
19.34%
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Responses: 1,189
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Property best positioned for growth:
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| IndyCar Series |
71.62%
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| NHRA |
15.31%
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| American Le Mans |
8.68%
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| IHRA |
4.39%
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Responses: 1,117
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COLLEGE
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Best overall conference:
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| SEC |
36.06%
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| Big Ten |
17.68%
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| Big East |
12.74%
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| Pac-10 |
11.97%
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| ACC |
11.58%
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| Big 12 |
8.11%
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Responses: 1,295
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Company/brand that has done the best job aligning with college sports:
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| ESPN |
34.23%
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| Nike |
19.53%
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| Home Depot |
8.42%
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| Coca-Cola |
7.96%
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| Allstate |
7.66%
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Responses: 1,306
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Favorite college sport:
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| Football |
47.12%
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| Basketball |
41.72%
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| Hockey |
6.66%
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| Baseball |
1.92%
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Responses: 1,352
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Grade for the NCAAs effectiveness with its oversight of college sports:
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Responses: 1,326
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Most overrated conference:
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| Big Ten |
31.22%
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| Pac-10 |
16.12%
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| SEC |
14.24%
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| Big East |
13.46%
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| ACC |
13.07%
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| Big 12 |
5.87%
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Responses: 1,278
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Most underrated conference:
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| Big East |
15.62%
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| Pac-10 |
15.22%
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| Mountain West |
12.75%
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| Mid-American |
10.52%
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| Big 12 |
8.76%
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Responses: 1,255
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Most powerful person in college sports:
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| Myles Brand (NCAA) |
41.74%
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| Mike Krzyzewski (Duke) |
18.15%
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| Mike Slive (SEC) |
10.40%
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| Jim Delaney (Big Ten) |
7.29%
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Responses: 1,289
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LABOR & AGENTS
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Agent you wouldn't want to face at the negotiating table:
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| Scott Boras |
49.19%
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| Drew Rosenhaus |
20.44%
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| Tom Condon |
5.17%
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| Leigh Steinberg |
4.50%
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| Mark Steinberg |
4.07%
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Responses: 1,179
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Agent you'd want to negotiate your contract:
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| Scott Boras |
29.57%
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| Tom Condon |
12.15%
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| Leigh Steinberg |
12.15%
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| Drew Rosenhaus |
11.21%
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| Arn Tellem |
7.99%
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Responses: 1,177
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Most effective union leader:
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| Donald Fehr (MLBPA) |
47.97%
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| Billy Hunter (NBPA) |
17.95%
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| Richard Berthelsen (NFLPA) |
17.62%
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| Paul Kelly (NHLPA) |
7.36%
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Responses: 1,209
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Least effective union leader:
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| Paul Kelly (NHLPA) |
33.16%
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| Billy Hunter (NBPA) |
21.21%
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| Donald Fehr (MLBPA) |
20.20%
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| Richard Berthelsen (NFLPA) |
14.23%
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Responses: 1,188
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THE BEST OF THE REST
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Medal you would award China for its hosting of the Beijing Games:
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| Silver |
41.88%
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| Gold |
30.25%
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| Bronze |
16.08%
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| No medal |
11.78%
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Responses: 1,256
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Strongest leader in the U.S. golf industry:
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| Tim Finchem (PGA Tour) |
61.06%
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| Billy Payne (Augusta National) |
20.11%
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| David Fay (USGA) |
9.51%
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| Joe Steranka (PGA of America) |
4.75%
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| Carolyn Bivens (LPGA Tour) |
4.57%
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Responses: 1,094
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Most progressive tennis property:
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| USTA |
46.10%
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| ATP |
34.88%
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| WTA |
19.02%
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Responses: 1,078
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International property with the biggest growth potential:
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| Premier League (soccer) |
69.10%
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| Formula One |
12.84%
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| Rugby |
10.75%
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| Cricket |
7.30%
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Responses: 1,246
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Global property you would most want to be associated with:
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| Summer Olympics |
45.48%
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| FIFA World Cup |
44.41%
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| Winter Olympics |
10.12%
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Responses: 1,216
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If Tiger Woods can't play next year, the business of professional golf will:
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| Decline slightly |
37.11%
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| Stay flat |
27.79%
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| Decline significantly |
22.33%
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| Grow slightly |
10.92%
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| Still grow significantly |
1.85%
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Responses: 1,245
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Most progressive golf property:
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| PGA Tour |
58.92%
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| European Tour |
14.20%
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| LPGA Tour |
12.33%
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| USGA |
7.45%
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| PGA of America |
7.10%
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Responses: 1,127
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State of action sports today compared with five years ago:
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| Somewhat stronger |
43.93%
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| Same |
19.63%
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| Much stronger |
18.66%
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| Somewhat weaker |
15.69%
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| Much weaker |
2.09%
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Responses: 1,243
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Strongest leader in the U.S. tennis industry:
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| Arlen Kantarian (USTA) |
56.61%
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| Ian Ritchie (All England Club) |
22.14%
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| Larry Scott (WTA) |
21.25%
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Responses: 1,021
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