From Fiat To Ferrari

   Golf is an expensive sport.  Sure golf is expensive if you are buying ProV1 golf balls, playing top of the line TaylorMade or Nike clubs and Pebble Beach is the only course you play. But golf is not like that. It may seem so to the average non-golfer, but we who play our sport know better. In fact as far as costs, golf can be very affordable.
     Most critic's exposure to the game is from television and tournament golf. They see the well manicured courses which few of can play by the way because they are very exclusive. On stage are the touring pros, dressed in their expensive golf attire, which they don't pay for and is supplied by their sponsors.They play top of the line expensive equipment and balls, also supplied by their sponsors. What critics don't  realize is that this is just a small snippet of what golf truly is.
     Golf is a game of options, especially in the realm of costs. You don't always have to go for the most expensive or that which is advertised the most. There are always an options. Whether it is equipment, clothing or courses you always have many options from extremely expensive to downright bargain basement--literally. The most expensive may not always be the best.
     You can go to the pro shop at Pebble Beach and buy whatever you need to play the game.  I will let you in a a secret.  You are going to pay a premium price.  Another option is to go to Good Will or ther thrift stores and search for you golf needs. It can be done. Granted the merchandise is going to be used but it all depends what you are looking for. What is great about this game is you can find what you need to play this game at just about whatever price point you want or can afford.   I have purchased expensive souvenirs from the Pebble Beach Pro Shop but I have also searched Good Will for hidden treasure and have found some. There are a lot of options depending on what you want to do. The game doesn't always have to be expensive.
     The same holds true for golf courses and the places you play the game. It was my pleasure to be able to play Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles. It was a beautiful and scenic course overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Palos Verde, California.  Yes, it was expensive at $395 for green fees--I cheated and played it for free because I was on assignment from a magazine.  It would have been worth the $395 just for the views and the course wasn't that shabby either. It's not something I would do everyday because of the expense.  I play at my local course where the green fees are much more reasonable and the course has a $15 twilight rate.  I think that you may agree that green fee is very affordable.  Again, its a choice and the game can be very affordable.
     You really do have options in golf that are from Fiat to Ferrari.  Join me in my next post as I go into this with more detail.

Trump National Los Angeles--Definitely a Ferrari