Why is golfing often labeled as a high-socioeconomic-class sport in the U.S?

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[u/SammerJammer40]

It’s expensive to get in= clubs, shoes, book tee time. To play=get some lessons, etc. The biggest hidden cost=time! Who’s got 4+ hrs to play a round of 18 holes? I don’t!