Why is golf supposed to be a game for the clases and not for the masses?
597704
Maybe a long time ago it was that way, but there are more golf courses with different price structure and the same goes of the equipment.  The PGA is promoting golf to all the classes.  Take a  look at www.playgolfamerica.com or take a look at the golf focus group at www.golf2020.com.
1095334
"NFG research shows that only 22% of all golfers regularly\n\nscore better than 90 for 18 holes on a regulation length course. For\n\nfemales, the percentage drops to 7%, and for males it goes up to 25%.\n\nThe average 18-hole score on a full-size course is 97 for men and 114 for\n\nwomen. It's an even 100 for all golfers. Only 6% of the men and 1% of the\n\nwomen say they break 80 regularly."
182496
Golf Challenges you and it's a good way to meet people, a great way to spend some time outside, and keeps a lot of retired people active.  \n\nGolf is changing, new programs in a affordable price range.  Keeping things fun.  Course are becoming a lot more beginner friendly.  A lot of ladies play golf.  The best player at a local course here is a lady.  I teach LU2G and last year I had 16 couples take up golf for the first time.  After two months everyone one of the ladies could beat their husband. \n\nThis year \nJune 3 to  June 10, 2006 - Focus on Women's golf - local golf courses will have free programs\n\nI dont have the date but there will be a bring your daughter to the golf course day also\nAPRIL IS FREE CLUB FITTING MONTH AND APRIL IS FREE GOLF LESSON MONTH.  www.playgolfamerica.com
337316
It seems like only men play golf because you rarely see women golfing on TV. And, women just don't play golf in numbers in the USA like in other parts of the world. For example, golf in Asia very popular among both men and women.
231815
Probably because games are recreational, entertaining activities, whereas education is work. I would venture to guess, however, that such is not the case for all people.
1038560
Yeah small world. I wonder why they still wanted to play through after the first guy realized who they were. I never understood golf.
19160
I play sports and like sports in general so I find it to be a fun extra outlet for competition. \n\nThere are those that don't like it at all and it is not for everyone.\n\nLike some things, you should try it to see if you like it and not just base your decision totally off of the opinions of others.
1174916
Yes golf is a gentleman's sport but that does not mean it has to be so stiff.  I don't know the details of what Lucy did but I thing I have an idea of what she did.  \n\nGolf is changing it has to because we have to many golf courses and not enough players.  There is nothing wrong with having fun on the course.  Last week was women's golf week and next month the PGA is promoting a take your daughter to the golf course week.  The golf course is a great place for everyone in the family to have fun.  There is nothing wrong with having a little fun on the golf course.  The person on my Icon played in a golf tournament that day.  He shot 68 and had some fun.
394711
What does this have to do with Golf?
985121
It is a good walk spoiled. It is called this because the walk is very nice on a beautiful golf course. But you play so bad and get so angry that you want to go home and not finish the round and stop walking.
720051
All golfer or most golfers will tell you the same thing.  Before they started playing golf they never thought they would play it.  I guess you can say you have to try it to know if you like it or not.  Now if you have some friends that would like to try, tell them to check out www.playgolfamerica.com They have some great programs for beginners at local golf courses.  Link Up 2 Golf is the best.  They do not need to but clubs.  May they can sign up for a free golf lesson to try it out.
19515
The 2 g's: golf and gambling
395148
I play golf because it's fun, and you can never be "perfect" so you can always improve. Plus if your into buisness it's a very handy place to talk to possible buisness partners. Also a lot of people play it, so you could meet potential friends.
740007
Your best bet for this is the National Golf Foundation, which constantly surveys on this and other golf related subjects. Over the last decade the annual increase in golfers (which is defined as playing at least 8-10 rounds a year) is about 1%. \n\nIt spiked higher in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but in recent years it has fallen back a bit. Between 2003 and 2004 the statistics indicated a drop of about 3.9% which eliminated some of the earlier gains.\n\nWhile there are more courses around, there are still issues centering around cost to play and time it takes to play.
90972
Golf courses offer grown men a chance to act like kids.  Golf is the adult version of that old grade school favorite, dodgeball.  I don't mean they are hitting balls at each other, but they are deciding who is "in" and who is "out".  If you aren't rich you are automatically "out".  A golf course is the "frat house" for grownups.  It is a place to tell tall tales and get each other with juvenile pranks and hijinks.  It is a place where bragging is excused, but humility never tolerated.  Most of all it is a place where it is socially acceptable to get plastered in the middle of the day.  An executive wouldn't be caught dead in a bar before 4:00 pm, but if he's hitting a little round white ball around, that's considered career advancement so bring on the refreshment cart, and if it doesn't get here fast enough, I've got a flask in my bag.  All in all I would say a golf courses' main benefit is it allows old men to be kids again as they drive their toy cars and carry big sticks.
512305
There is a golf ball for each type of player.  Better players want more spin and control.  Most of the better and expensive balls have this, and they usually go about the same distance off of the driver.\n\nMediocre players(like me) usually want balls with a little less spin, which promotes hooks and slices.  Also price is a big factor since most mediocre players lose some balls during play.\n\nAnd there are also balls made for people with a slower swing speed. These tend to be softer balls.\n\nAccording to tests done by Consumer Reports, best balls for low handicappers include:\n-Nike One Black\n-Callaway HX Tour\n-Titliest Pro V1 and Pro V1x\n-Ben Hogan Tour Deep\n\nMid to high handicappers include:\n-Nike Power Distance Super Soft(Ranked very high and also affordable)\n-Callaway HX Hot\n-Pinnacle Gold Distance\n-Pinnacle Exception\n\nFor Lower Swing Speeds:\n-Titleist SoLo (Which I like cause I don't really lose distance off the tee, but it is soft around the green. Also I have a normal swing speed)\n-Precept Lady\n-Pinnacle Exception\n\nI say just try different balls that you feel suits your game. It will make a difference.
255671
Golf lessons.  I learned it is a waste of money spending on clubs.  You can hit it much better if you know how to hit it dead center consistently.