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Why is golf losing popularity?

You might have thought that Rory McIlroy's recent successes would have boosted the popularity of golf.

Instead, it seems young players are turning away from the amateur game, with governing body, England Golf, saying it faces "serious challenges".

Reporter Rowan Bridge visited Swinton Park Golf Club in Greater Manchester to find out why.

This clip is originally from Drive on Monday 25 August 2014.

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