I love golf, just got into it two years ago and am steadily improving. It's very middle-class in Canada. A decent set costs a few hundred bucks used, you don't need pro stuff if your learning and you won't know what will fit you anyways.

There are par 70 and even 72 courses here for 40 bucks, a game lasts 4.5 hours so it's actually cheaper than doing many things hourly. There are city owned executive, par3 and 9 hole courses that are transit accessible for less than 30 dollars.

Forcing golfers to dress decent comes across as snooty, they don't want you in gym clothing, but most sports have uniform policy. Getting angry at people who damage the course, slowdown the pace of the game or who don't have a golf set of their own is understandable. Some courses aren't for beginners either and the price should scare most away. It's like dining at a fine restaurant, the food isn't any better. I'll stick to public courses or semi private ones that aren't exquisitely maintained to save a few bucks.

Thanks for the great read.

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