A study of current situation and development strategies of golf industry in Shandong Province

Golf industry in Shandong Province has been developed rapidly in recent few years. However, after a survey of its present situation, some problems have been found in the industry, such as simple industrial structure, nonstandard land use, serious environmental pollution and lack of public awareness, etc. Based on the survey some suggestions are proposed to give a theoretical support for the sound and sustainable development of golf industry in Shandong, including optimizing the industrial structure and business modes, improving the plan and management of land use, strengthening the environmental protection, efficient using water resource, and advancing the training of professionals and increasing wide recognition of golf industry in public.