This is important not only because it gives us a chance to think about pro-golf hottie Paige BUT ALSO because it tracks with major economic trends . At least that's what a new study claims as it ignores the even faster growing number of American working poor. The local golf course game in booming and locals might be obliged to save their pennies and take part. Check-it:"If you need another sign that the golf course industry is booming, take a look at the flurry of projects underway in the middle of America. Never considered a golf hotbed, Kansas and the greater Kansas City metro are currently the site of new construction, restoration work, a stalled high-end project, and grassroots efforts that offer a glimpse of the current state of golf course development.