Why is golf so danged expensive?

[fustercluck]

I like golfing. It's fun, and good exercise. I don't like paying so much to play it though. Golf courses way overcharge. Best price I found on golf520 was $45, and that was after 3 pm. F that. I think something more along the lines of $15-20 sounds right. Is there any way I can get a big discount for golfing?

I've been thinking about sneaking on a course and playing. I doubt most courses would notice, unless they were real fancy. Worth a shot?

 

[pontifex]

probably because golf has been historically a rich man's sport and is very exclusive. probably just a hold over from those days.

 

[leftyman]

gotta pay for those pretty greens.

 

[blurredvision]

Why is golf so danged expensive?

I blame Tiger Woods.

 

[meltdown75]

shoot 9 holes at the twilight rate if you're low on cash.

sneaking on a course... heh good luck.

 

[mobobuff]

Nice thing about living in the sticks (or maybe it's Michigan in general), low green fees ($10-15).

Never snuck onto a course before, so I couldn't tell you how easy it is. Wouldn't be able to get a cart, though.

 

[imported_Baloo]

Putt-Putt FTW

 

[waggy]

it sure has gotten expensive. even where i live the courses are corn fields (2 of them were farms 10 years ago) and they are $13-15 (depending on when you go) for 9 holes. its fricken nuts

 

[Spineshank]

When i was in high school on the golf team i could play for free. I was out at least 5 days a week playing.

 

[vi edit]

Because you live in Arizona it's prime time golf season down there right now.

 

[archiloco]

yeah it's an expensive hobby

 

[bennylong]

Because the man wants to keep the...

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: pontifex
probably because golf has been historically a rich man's sport and is very exclusive. probably just a hold over from those days.

Have you ever thought how much it COSTS to maintain a world class golf course?

In my area there are 4 gov't owned courses that are only 20 bucks a round to play.

My uncles own a full length 18 hole golf course, the expenses are astonishing, thats why they have to charge so much.

 

[rivan]

The last time I played golf there was 3" of snow on the ground, everyone played with safety-orange painted balls, had a single iron and a flask of our choice.

We did that three years running, on the first decent snowfall.... called it the Snowball Classic.

Ah, the good old days

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: Adaman
I like golfing. It's fun, and good exercise. I don't like paying so much to play it though. Golf courses way overcharge. Best price I found on golf520 was $45, and that was after 3 pm. F that. I think something more along the lines of $15-20 sounds right. Is there any way I can get a big discount for golfing?

I've been thinking about sneaking on a course and playing. I doubt most courses would notice, unless they were real fancy. Worth a shot?

grass...
fertilizer...
water...
yard labor...
Cart Fuel...
Cart Maintenance...
Clubhouse Cashier...
Bar/Food Server...

nah... it doesnt cost much to run a golf course...

BTW... there are courses with $20 for 18 holes + cart... they just suck.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: pontifex
probably because golf has been historically a rich man's sport and is very exclusive. probably just a hold over from those days.

Have you ever thought how much it COSTS to maintain a world class golf course?

In my area there are 4 gov't owned courses that are only 20 bucks a round to play.

My uncles own a full length 18 hole golf course, the expenses are astonishing, thats why they have to charge so much.

/sigh
i'm not sure why i bother posting sometimes

 

[SSSnail]

Expensive is relative.

 

[smack Down]

Because golf is one one of the biggest waste of resources ever.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Um, golf is not good exercise...

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: smack Down
Because golf is one one of the biggest waste of resources ever.

So is the air you breathe, but we still let you exist.

 

[oogabooga]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Um, golf is not good exercise...

ehh at least there is a lot of walking around. Unless you get a cart and caddy....

 

[fustercluck]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Um, golf is not good exercise...

I'm guessing you've never played? - It's not like playing soccer or something but it is definitely good exercise. Esepcially when it's 100+ degrees out.

 

[rh71]

miniature golf is probably better exercise.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: pontifex
probably because golf has been historically a rich man's sport and is very exclusive. probably just a hold over from those days.

Have you ever thought how much it COSTS to maintain a world class golf course?

In my area there are 4 gov't owned courses that are only 20 bucks a round to play.

My uncles own a full length 18 hole golf course, the expenses are astonishing, thats why they have to charge so much.

/sigh
i'm not sure why i bother posting sometimes

me too. you always post some negative BS or try to make yourself seem better than everyone else in the thread.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Um, golf is not good exercise...

If you don't use a cart or a club puller, you are still lugging around 20+ pounds of stuff for a solid 3-4 miles. If the average fat ass did that 5 days a week instead of shoving a cheesburger down their throat while they watch TV the obesity problem would be greatly minimized.

It's not the same as vigorous biking or running, but it's a hell of a lot better than nothing at all.