If you think golf is a rich person’s game, this might interest you.
Rich people with very big cars, so they can fit all their clubs and trolleys into a massive boot, right?
And they go to courses that waste tons of water. And they drive those carts all over the grass and destroy the environment.
Right? Hahahaha.
Look, I’m not saying cars aren’t useful. But when you think about it, many of the barriers to golf are more mental than physical.
Skiing used to be for rich people too, didn’t it? And tennis. Right?
If you want to go to Gleneagles, in Scotland, you get off the train at Gleneagles station. You walk with your golf bag on your shoulder, two minutes, and you’re there. I can vouch for that. I’ve been there.
Want to go to St Andrews? Train to Leuchars, then take the 99 bus to the Old Course.
In New York and fancy playing golf? You’ve got Van Cortlandt Golf Course. Take subway line 1 and get off at Van Cortlandt Park–242 St.
Right?
Ever heard of Carnoustie, in Scotland? Well, you take the train and get off at a station called:
Golf Street. You don’t believe me, do you? Hahahaha. The downside is that there’s only one train a day in each direction. But you can go. And you can come back.
Here’s another one: travel + golf + a spectacular setting worth framing. Kau Sai Chau, Hong Kong. You get to Sai Kung by public transport, then take the regular ferry to the course. Look:
I’m sure you know a course near you where you could get there with a bit of public transport and a short walk.
The barriers to golf are more mental than anything else. The important thing is being able to get to the course. And if you arrive with your LAZAR-assisted rules guide, even better. One less thing to worry about.
And hey, I like driving to golf too. I’m just saying that not having a car doesn’t count as an excuse.
You’ll have to find another one.
Have a great weekend, Golfer!
P.S. 1: Go and play this weekend. As you can see, there are no excuses. P.S. 2: And tell me about it by email. I’m interested in real stories.