re: Golf "etiquette" and rules are why young people dont get into it

It’s really not hard to respect the course and play in a timely fashion, no matter your handicap. I’m 30 years old and have been playing with a mix of older younger guys for a while. Just don’t be a dumbass and respect the course.

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2. Start up costs are fairly high

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Relative to any other activity you would do they are not very high. Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Biking, LSU sports, etc. I guess they are high compared to doing nothing.

But, if you are looking for an activity the cost seem very reasonable relative to other activities especially if you just get some used clubs. You don't really even need golf shoes.

Actually for all you listed it is reasonable compared to any other activity. Unless you compare it to sitting on the couch and watching ESPN.

. I like to listen to music while I play


Without earbuds ? You actually have a device playing music out loud : :lol: :lol:

I think the biggest reasons people either start golf and quit or just don't get involved at all is it's a hard sport to get good at. You can put all the time, lessons, etc... in to it and if you just don't have "it", you just don't have "it". I think that's a hard reality for some.

I sweep the dew on Saturdays and I'm done and back home around lunch which leaves the rest of the day to do whatever with my wife and kids. I think some people use time as an excuse, golf has always taken 4-4.5 hours for most courses. I get that some can't devote that and if that's the case, fine. Nothing wrong with playing only 9 holes too if it's a game you love.

In the cart, yes. A few courses have carts with speakers and bluetooth just for that reason.

If you are on a budget there are plenty of courses cheaper than Santa Maria. If you demand Top Quality for cheap then I cannot help you.

someone cant tell when others are obviously joking around on the internet. Go hack it up sport

My only rule..

A birdie always has honors on the following hole.

I use to have season tickets for Auburn football, but I live more than 3 hours away and it seemed to just absorb a great deal of free time.

I usually go to a game a year now.

You are right about hobbies. Anything can be expensive.

I have not figured out how to play in the dark.

For some reason at our club many of the tennis players have started playing pickleball.
It’s a blast. Our pros have even come out with us some. It’s amazing how much running you do in singles.

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I like to listen to music while I play but will turn it down if it bothers someone in the group

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Not much bothers me in the golf course, but music of any sort will send me into a blind rage. It’s like people who play music on the beach. Part of the reason I go out there is to escape extraneous noise.