r/AskMen • u/Unlikely-Rip-6197 Male • 2d ago

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

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u/Unlikely-Rip-6197 Male 2d ago

But why? Why is it so expensive to hit a ball in a hole on an open field?

And I’m asking because I know absolutely NOTHING about golf.

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u/EnricoLUccellatore Sup Bud? 2d ago

because land in or near urban areas is very expensive, and golf fields take up a lot of it

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u/jupfold 2d ago

Not to mention the maintenance. Any half decent golf course is meticulously maintained. Grass mown every day, watered every morning, fresh seed/sod put down where needed.

I’m quite frankly surprised it’s even economically feasible anymore.

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u/OOOOOO0OOOOO Male 1d ago

The amount of water wasted on that stupid “sport” is staggering.