Is golf a "rich man's" sport?

golfer_08
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:03:22 +0000

I wouldn’t necessarily say golf is a rich man’s sport. My family is not rich by any means. My mom works two jobs. I got my first set of golf clubs for a Christmas present when I was 11. The whole set cost $75. I have probably averaged over 100 rounds per season ever since (where I live, there is only a 7 month season at best).

When I was 15, I bought a new set of clubs for myself for $150. That was the reason I had to get a job. That is what most of my money goes to now.

That is certainly not to say that golf cannot be expensive. I know people who buy new clubs every 4-6 months for about $2,000 per set, who wouldn’t consider it anything if they lost $1,000 in bets on the course in a single day. That certainly is not me, though. I play at the local muni where I pay $120 per year for a membership and $450 for a season cart lease. I would not say that I am rich, just dedicated. I really enjoy golfing and am willing to spend my money on it.

So, no, golf is not necessarily a rich man’s sport, but it can be and often is.