10 Reasons why People are Quitting GOLF!

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[@Bigpappawpiper]

I love everything about golf but I lost my golf buddy unexpectedly when he passed away. This video made me realize how much I need to play thank you

[@patrickschaeffersr5963]

My buddies old lady has restricted his days he can play. My wife encourages me to play more. Sad really that my buddies, who got me into the game is a tool….

[@coloradoraptorguy9250]

Covid really railroaded all of us OG golfers. It’s what drove the price up and caused the 5+ hour rounds that used to be sub 4hr. I’m all about growing the game, but not at the detriment of my wallet and an entire Saturday. Here in Colorado even getting the first or second tee time out requires being on the phone 6hrs and 23min before that date to even have a chance. It’s got me hanging my bag up this week as opposed to late oct or early nov (weather permitting)

[@steveputland4324]

COVID 🤔 You mean the “planned” reset of the world economy! The sheep were fooled into believing there was an invisible microbial contagion responsible! 📺🐑

[@msalzberg4962]

Here on Long Island, it's become very difficult to get a tee time. People have started using bots to get times.

[@method341]

​@@msalzberg4962wow that's crazy

[@10scoach33]

Couldn’t agree with you anymore man well said….Covid brought out all the wack jobs to the course and drove up green fees, and made the game move at a snails pace…..courses are too crowded with way below average golfers, too expensive, and taking way too long

[@stevezielmanski2516]

Agree. Covid ruined golf. Courses are packed. Prices are way up. Pace of play is painfully slow

[@mh_golfer]

Green fees are getting out of hand here in Denver. You can't get a tee time for less than $80 on the weekend, which is pretty much double what is was 5 years ago.

[@mikeellis2025]

Golf is killing itself. The ridiculous prices they charge for equipment drives people away in droves. Drivers cost so much and people want to play with the best equipment but can't afford to. Green fees are astronomical. I remember when I started playing , green fees at the municipal course were 1.25 weekdays, 2.50 weekends. Yes I'm old. Now they are around 40 dollars.

[@moonshineswiggs6020]

Golf is a sport that was originally designed for the elite. Only the wealthiest of men could participate. A sleeve of balls would have cost 1/2 a years salary for an average worker. Now everybody can play at a reasonable price. Calling today's golf expensive lacks perspective. It only feels expensive right now because of inflation.

[@claudebeauchemin2134]

Well this is my opinion, I love this game so much that I would sleep at a golf course. Morning is my favourite, the scent in the air, the greens keeper cutting the greens. That first drive or iron shot. everything is so beautiful. I think people are quiting golf for 2 reasons, 1- the cost and the cost of equipment, 2- they just don't play well enough 3-to lazy to practice and don't care about getting better. Man, but me I just love this sport. I'm 61 now and been playing for over 40 yrs. I live in a small town Ile-des-chenes Manitoba Canada Thanks for all the lessons you have given me. :)

[@charlesheiser8067]

I had to basically quit for over 20 years as my kids grew up and their activities took precedence. All were swimmers and it seemed like every weekend we were either at a swim meet or practice. Took the game up after my son graduated from high school and play over 150 times a year now. Love the game.

[@barry4159]

Ya don't live I North East obviously. Hoping to get in 76

[@johnwoodruff4817]

Same. Soccer all the time and no 5 hr chunks of time.

[@xandergio1676]

I had almost identical story. My twins were swimming, so until their university all weekends were spent at swimming pools (I am also sport photographer). When they quit, I have suddenly much more time and I spend it with gold

[@BryanW.]

I so appreciate my dew sweeper solo rounds. Love the sounds of nature, the walk and the less than 3 hour round. It is my therapy!

[@seekinggreen4481]

All of this, all of it I couldn't agree with more. There are few things better, a cup of coffee, the first tee time, the sound of a pure wedge on the dew filled fairways... i mean it's unbeatable.

[@Hi_Scoops]

the sounds of golf are incomparable. cut through the grass, the click of a pure iron, the thunk of an approach on the green, the rattle of a made putt@@seekinggreen4481

[@BryanW.]

@@seekinggreen4481 And I’m lucky, my home course is Soule Park in Ojai, California and I have the weekdays off so if I get out between 630 and seven it’s like the course is just mine and I get deer running across fairway some coyotes it’s fantastic

[@jamesreynolds4220]

And I'm the guy behind you that loves to see trail of those putts in the dew :) Thank you!

[@BryanW.]

@@jamesreynolds4220 funny story, made a few putts thanks to those dew lines!!! 🤣

[@chrisbrimhall1613]

I live in Southern California…..it’s the cost…..courses ten years ago that charged $45-$60 a round is now $125-$150…. As a life long golfer and now retiree….I can only play about once every three months or so…just ridiculous

[@bitario723]

Move out of CA. Too expensive to retire there

[@retiredsparky526]

I’m 75 now and been playing for 45 years. Up until I reach 50 years old I was always around an 8 handicap and as low as 6 handicap. As I got older I have been losing distance I mean a lot of distance. We used to play the back tees up until I reached 58 years old. Now I am playing from the senior tees and lucky to even get out of the 90s. It’s not much fun anymore and really depressing not being able to play the way I used to. I also don’t like playing 6 hour rounds. Even now my foursome can get around in 18 hole in 3 1/2 hours if there is no one in front of us. Five hours plus when we’re following some other group and that doesn’t help my game out.

[@bradpower9057]

I’m in Nj, the greens fees are definitely not coming down. The pace of play is another issue. Covid killed golf for a lot of people. Courses couldn’t handle the over load of new players and they saw the dollar signs they could charge being that it was one of the few things available to do.

[@davekeogh4870]

Same in MD. Crazy green fees and no tee times.

[@philbateman2345]

My problem is slow play and people out there acting like pros, when we’re all just hacks.

[@GilFavor101]

"Fake it 'til you make it... to the pros?" XD Can you not just skip a hole to pass them? Serious question; I've never played a round of golf.

[@user-ck9tb4fv2x]

@@GilFavor101 I'm sure you could you paid for 9 - 18 doesn't mean you have to play them but, each hole is an experience and a chance to swing at the ball more.

[@billyboy1075]

You’re probably a hack yourself. Or were at one time. Respect everyone that plays. We are all trying to have fun and get better.

[@GilFavor101]

​@@billyboy1075 I know, took a long time to learn "everyone is just trying..."; but thank you, good comment and point.

[@seanoconnell5353]

WE need more to quit. 6hr rounds and ripped off

[@bloatedsodium7301]

This is the 2nd comment about 6 hour rounds. I don’t get it. I’ve played behind really slow groups and we still finish in 4 hours.

[@801J0J0]

@@bloatedsodium7301Then it’s wasn’t a slow round for you.

[@thetowndrunk988]

@@bloatedsodium7301Must be nice. Back at the end of June (summer solstice/longest days), we teed off at 4pm on a Sunday, and had to quit on 17 because the people upfront were so daggum slow. Just for clarity- in east TN, the sun sets after 9 in late June……

[@cjs7553]

6 hours? Where are people playing where there are 6 hour rounds? I don't mind poor players as long as they try to keep their pace up. Even a lousy golfer can move relatively quickly - with a cart.

[@tommyfraz.]

@@cjs7553golf courses that are going for 7 minute tea time gap. Players that don’t know etiquette, new players that are learning, the list goes on. My last round was 5 hours and 45 minutes.

[@jmac2744]

Great video Matt. I am on the complete opposite spectrum and playing every weekend. I was a avid golfer from my teens to my early 30's a stopped playing the game all together for 20 years. I was too busy raising my kids and had not time. Once my youngest graduated from high school I gave it a go to see if I still liked it. Well, totally addicted now. For those in this boat please take my advise and do not stop playing the game if you love it. Find a way to play and maybe do an early bird on the back 9 or simply play some 9 hole short courses. I regret not playing this fantastic game for 20 years.

[@josephwirtz8352]

I quit for 22 years myself. I got back into it from watching the old Golfholics KZbin that also introduced me to MSG!

[@davidkuperschmid5274]

Public courses are too crowded . I welcome people dropping out. Hope it continues.

[@Vincent-vv8wq]

Could not agree more. Only other option is to join a country club, that is what I did and the golf is worth it if you can afford it.

[@kellymoyes2517]

I agree... way too crowded everywhere...

[@donaldfischer1958]

Another thing is that the sport is so hard we never get to being the manager of our game. We do not know what is going to happen with drives, 2nd/3rd shots, sand shots, pitches, and chips. About the only swing that is predictable is putting, and that is hard too.

[@donaldfischer1958]

Another thing is that the sport is so hard we never get to being the manager of our game. We do not know what is going to happen with drives, 2nd/3rd shots, sand shots, pitches, and chips. About the only swing that is predictable is putting, and that is hard too.

[@terrypeeples1942]

What a joke

[@mrdcato]

I do the chipping thing on the tee box all the time on slow rounds. It makes a huge difference, builds confidence for your next chip shot.

[@jeffreymiller1052]

I chip on the tee box too. Downhill, uphill, tight lie, and fluffy.

[@chadillac1127]

@@jeffreymiller1052 their ain't no chipping around the tee box on a desert course lol

[@s.griffith2007]

I so appreciate your approach to golf and teaching. I stopped playing about 15 years ago. A huge reason was I didn’t get better. Took a couple lessons from guys who really didn’t seem to care AND when you have a line of retired guys who play well behind you on the 1st tee box only to sigh when you messed the 1st shot up…well you get the drift. I’ve picked it up again. It’s winter in Alaska so indoor driving range and simulator here I come. I just don’t want to be embarrassed. Being placed with others at the course scares the crap out of me. Need to get more confident

[@SteelCity14]

People are leaving the game because so many casuals joined the game during COVID and it is mainly people that don't know the rules, don't respect the courses, and only golf to get hammered. I've seen so many videos of asshats destroying part of a golf course, completely ruin a green, take divots out of greens, etc. It is absolutely ridiculous and there needs to be some kind of online "Banned" list with photos that clubs across the US can access, since most courses refuse to hire a course marshall... 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@woodlab]

I found a driving range with heated bays. Spent an entire winter trying the same thing over and over again. I thought I was doing what you and clay ballard and others said to do. Truth is I wasn't. One day I actually trusted the club to do the work, lightened up, and watched the ball soar like it never did before. I love this game! I will never turn pro, I probably will never drive the ball 300 yards. It's chess in fluid real time motion. I am definitely lucky. Here in Milwaukee Wisconsin, we have a great public course system. There's a lot of different courses to choose from. Seems like since covid, tee times are hard to come by here. I don't see signs of that slowing down where I am. Have fun with it! Don't quit people, pivot. See what happens to your score if you try to lay up on every hole. Divide the yardage of a hole mathematically into realistic chunks of distance that will leave you salivating, not frustrated. Or just swing for the fences every time, I'll see you in the trees!

[@ryanpeyer1947]

So you spent some time at Gastrau's? The MKE parks courses are amazing and cheap, but they can definitely be slow during peak times. Early mornings are best, but the twilight prices can't be beat. So thankful I picked it up again when I moved back.

[@buckyq71]

Hey Matt. Love all your vids. I’m a fellow 51 year old guy. I haven’t quit the sport yet but have severely cut back on my playing time. I’ve only played 1 round this year. I only have so much time to allocate on leisure activities and/or hobbies. For the last year and a half I’ve become obsessed and addicted to pickleball. I can play for 2-3 hours, get a great workout in and get to be super social at the same time. There’s a bit of an up front investment getting paddles and equipment but after that the only real cost involved is balls and membership fees at local Y’s, pickleball clubs which is very minimal in comparison to golf. It’s not that I don’t enjoy golf but the hour plus it takes me to get to a course, 4.5 hour round, possibly lunch and drinks afterwards and driving back home. It’s basically a whole day shot. I can play 2-3 hours of pickleball, feel accomplished, competitive and social and still have a ton of free time left and plenty of money left in my pocket.

[@Mobev1]

I’m 51 and play pickleball in Richmond VA…100s of courts in door and out. I still love golf.

[@BillJohanson-hn7up]

Carefull not to injure yourself. Torn calf mustles are not fun.

[@milesstover3724]

comparing pickleball to golf is pretty apples-to-oranges honestly

[@Mobev1]

@@milesstover3724 he wasn’t comparing it. He was saying he can get it done fast, more excercise and cheap…mostly free and extremely social. I play golf but watched my dad go from tips, to blue, to white to gold to red and now he really can’t play. It was like a constant reminder that he was getting old. You need to eat healthy and fast.

[@buckyq71]

@@milesstover3724not comparing it. Just saying that I have limited time for extracurricular activities if given a completely open Saturday, I’d rather go play pickle ball for three hours and have the rest of the day to myself. I still like golf it’s just not as important as other things.

[@ghostring3624]

My parents are in their 70s, been retired and playing almost every day for many decades. I think the things that sustains them the most: 1) they see the walking part of golf as a healthy way for them to walk and sustain their health. They’re probably one of the healthiest and mentally sharp 70-something’s that I know. 2) golf is a social game, and they have made many friends through playing over the years. This latter part is what I’d like the current golf community to be mindful of. Being friendly, courteous, and understanding of beginners as they are learning the game go a long way into creating a much better impression of the game and its players. Too many times these days I see rudeness and aloofness at the course that would be off-putting to beginners.

[@yoyo762]

walking is the main reason i golf. its a long walk that i don't mind doing.

[@craiggray4255]

Mr. SG this was an interesting video with some good pointers. I play so much golf by myself and another thing I do…don’t keep score. And your tip about not hitting a shot you don’t like, move it - that tip is gold. Where else you playing in MB?

[@paulhackney3184]

enjoyed the video, back in the 70's most golfers walked when I started and there was a starter who put folks together. Also back then if you were by yourself people would ask you if you were alone if you wanted to play with them. This was common. Does not happen anymore, and when playing with friends I will ask solo players if they want to join us. They are shocked and they appreciate it. I live in Florida and the cost during season is high, for an average course can be $80 dollars for a round. Too much for me. I got lucky and joined a member owned course for around $400 a month and I keep my cart there for $30 bucks a month. Now I play every day (retired). I Agree when you upgrade your clubs give your old set to someone starting. If we do not get more folks into the game courses are going to close. Most golf courses barely break even anymore and this is a course without any debt. Lets be ambassadors to the great game and help facilitate more play.

[@IAmTruth-xj4es]

The game needs more golfers like you.

[@stickymagician]

I just recently about quit golfing. I have a recurring tennis elbow injury and this last time kept me away from the game about a month but I went back to it when feeling better. This injury keeps coming back and each time it’s getting worse and I play awful when it’s aggravated. I’m 51 I guess it’s just part of life.

[@ottawapop]

Practice lots and get in game shape. Play early with the good golfers and move the game along in under 4 hours. Pick up your ball if you have to. Buy game packs, discount cards, online deals to keep costs down if a membership doesn’t make more sense. Full pin greens fees are for suckers…. Finish up before noon, a quick beer and be home for the family before 1. Repeat as many times a week as possible.

[@jimmyReesby]

😂😂😂😂😂 Are you serious? It doesn't matter what time we tee off. Even at 6:30 a.m., we end up behind slow hackers.

[@Beekeeper58]

I’m 59 and started the game at 12 was my first lesson with my Dad and the memories together were quite unforgettable. Would Love to have another chance to play again. As far as the cost, yep it is getting a bit expensive but again starting out there are decent box clubs that will fit the bill and you can most definitely add to them. Myself I prefer to build my own and found a company out of Ohio that builds there brand for you at a fraction of the cost of name brands.

[@thomasmiller586]

Great video. Well said. I like your way of being supportive and positive. I have also found that walking a golf course is also great exercise, which everyone needs.

[@keithsingleton1698]

I started golf and took a basic course called Guaranteed Golf. It taught how to play without frustration. Swing and let the ball get in the way. After a couple years, I got a little better. Even to the point of building my own clubs to save money. Then I hurt my back and stopped for about 7 years. Just got re-fitted and a new set of sticks. Now I am re-learning how to swing. Sooooo much different than before. I’m struggling but committed. Also, I bought direct to consumer clubs like Golfworks. They were MUCH less expensive and great clubs. It is costly, especially with $50 per doz. balls but there are ways to economize. Appreciate you and your vids. LOTS of great practical tips. TY!

[@scm021374]

I'm in North Carolina, haven't seen any quitting around here. The courses are packed. But it is very expensive due to the huge increase in fertilizer costs which is due to the attack on the petroleum industry.

[@MPerski]

I thought about quitting the game once, in the 90’s, because … Flying back from Puerto Rico, my golf clubs were stolen. I filed an insurance claim, but was only reimbursed about 40% of what I paid for them (I had a receipt). That wasn’t enough to get a starter set of clubs. As a result, I didn’t play for a few years. I got back into the game and now play three times a week. Also, a cousin of mine played college golf (a good player), but quit the game cold turkey. He said, at his (competitive) level, golf was too stressful; so now he just goes fishing. Interestingly, he had a set of Hogan irons (that he had played since high school) also STOLEN out of the back of his car. That was the straw … he never replaced them. Good stuff 👍🏻 Thanks 🙏🏻

[@damonkatos4271]

When it's 105 to 115 degrees here in the southwest, it's a good reason to quit. The grass on our local munis is completely yellow.

[@KA-jv9sz]

Holy cow matt! One for me is cost, My 16 week league is $575.00 now used to be $350.00 (9 holes, but get to play extra) Also there is lower cost options, i play this 9 hole course for $17.00 it is really well kept up. I live in Chaska Minnesota, where green fees will run a non resident $100 and now $70 for resident (with cart) At the local municipal. Chaska Town Course, but is busy all the time. Golf clubs can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want, but the more expensive stuff is better😊 One last thing, over the years i have ran into some vary rude people on the course and in clubhouse. Not me personally but seen people complain about slow play when ther is a novice golfer out ther.

[@jaimeguajardo2294]

Hey Matt, consider that in the last few years the game of golf saw unprecedented growth because it was one of the few things that could still be done during the Covid years. Thus I think those that are quitting because the game is too hard, it takes too long, it’s boring, etc. were never true golfers and never really had a love for the game. Thus, they are dropping back off the bandwagon. I suck at golf and have been at it for years but damn I love the game. If tee times are getting cheaper due to less demand because these “Covid era bandwagon golfers” are dropping out, I’m okay with that. I could use cheaper tee times. I can also do without the boozing, golf is only party, frat guy style golfers. Let’s keep it a gentleman’s game.

[@edj9961]

Gentlemen join frats and party as well

[@bradpower9057]

I love the game and still watch, I just can’t justify the greens fees and their substantial increase. I also love a few drinks on the course. Especially when it’s slow. I wish it would drop off in Nj and make it affordable again. Unfortunately I’ve never seen prices come back down after being raised.

[@hwoehwoe5939]

yeah unfortunately i have no idea why he said green fees are decreasing I work in a pro shop and this year has been the busiest in awhile most days with 300 players and not a single available tee time. Our rates have done nothing but go up like 3 times in the last 2 years@@bradpower9057

[@texak1974]

A back injury has sidelined me for years off and on. Finally getting back into it without much pain.

[@PointB1ank]

I live in a city and the simulator prices during off-peak times are still 60 an hour. I can go play for ~4 hours on a public course for around the same price. I probably won't get as many shots in but still feels like a better use of my money.

[@roamy3605]

I'm an older golfer (67). I needed to start getting more flexible and a little stronger. My wife needed it too. We started doing Pilates 2-3 times a week about 18 months ago. No more sore backs and my flexibility is so much better. I say it's a game changer and so happy it came into my lifestyle.

[@johnvrabec9747]

I had to quit 10 years ago due to a torn meniscus. I loved going out at 5pm by myself, 2.5-3 hrs for 18 holes. Feeling the night time coming, the quiet and the smells. Solitude. That was my Zen time.

[@chrisbishop1571]

I haven't played in over a mont but that's because it's fricke. 106 deg here in Texas

[@bloatedsodium7301]

It’s not 106 at 7am. Get out there early and you’ll be done by 11. I’m from El Paso, Tx, I know.

[@chrisbishop1571]

@@bloatedsodium7301 😀 at work by 6am

[@socloseyetsofar673]

Hopefully the temperature will go down from the beginning of October….too dang hot to play in the summer.

[@dobermanownerforlife3902]

Is it atleast a dry heat? Hot is fine. It's humidity that's the killer.

[@JackKnight-jk8hx]

At 78 and still active. Thought about dropping golf because I’m playing so poorly. Low to mid 90s from the senior tees. Driving around 175yds. Used to do that with 5 iron. Been playing for about 45 yrs. I save $$ by using Golf Now and Golf Pass which gets me on private courses off season here in Florida. Just get so frustrated when I make poor shots which seem to come my frequently lately. Absolutely no confidence with my irons. Going to get fitted for irons. take 1 couple lessons and practice my short game. If that does not improve my game my grand kids will inherit a bunch of golf clubs early. Fortunate I have a few golf buddies and you can not put a price on camaraderie and social interaction.

[@rickbrouillette7042]

I have several reasons! - Clubs, balls, fees are more and more expensive every year - The time it takes to play is just too long, plus the ride to/from the course, plus slow play just kills me - I would shoot low 80's until I would for no good reason blow up and get really frustrated that I can be so inconsistent for no apparent good reason. - Etiquette on the course is changing all the time... music at volume - really????? - Playing a scramble these days, seems like people straight up cheat and there is no way to check that (-23 is difficult to do, I see it all the time now)

[@rockystelone21]

You are absolutely right

[@adams9924]

Golf sadly is due for a recession, the cost to play, the cost of equipment, and the long time of play are most certainly contributing to the decline of golf.

[@cristianiwynne]

Love your attitude towards the game, would love to just play a round with you as a new golfer

[@charlesmccormick2625]

Great drone video; quitters define social disorder, and many struggles families juggle; making golf time efficient can be done, as in 45” shags, 9 hole evenings, home golf room! Disability is tough work for many seniors & hard to fix. Worry that juniors never embrace because too stuck with nose in cell phones! Best sociology of golf ever, right here! Rhetoricals need be requested of all golfers so be aware!

[@SunsTo7]

I am learning golf and love it. My clubs are from a pawn shop and arev antique and are Yamaha,which I have regripped and cleaned. The driver and putter came from auction , Wilson and a Odyssey.

[@lunamatic9775]

I've played on and off since my 20s, and started to get back into it last year with a friend who said they wanted to try it. I'm also a lefty, so finding deals on clubs takes a lot of patience. That hasn't kept me from playing though. Each time I've stopped its been because my main golfing group stopped playing or it was my time to focus on family/career. Now that I'm a dad, I can take my kid out to practice. We have a set of junior clubs, but I think the part she enjoys the most is the post-practice snack at the clubhouse. I'm glad there's a positive association to the game we're building together. I agree with pretty much everything you said, if you do some searching, you can definitely play the game on the cheap, including lessons. It is an inspiring game, and it can be a humbling one, but if you take care of your body you can enjoy it well into your older years.

[@JDB4197]

Reasons to quit Pace of Play, price, pace of play and pace of play.

[@tomdelia]

I quit 12 years ago because my back was aching. Now in my 60's I'm back and my back is feeling great. The new equipment is fantastic and my swing is better than ever. To groove my swing I started using the Mizuno 221's. Now I'm switching to the Titleist T150's which are amazing. Thanks for another great video!

[@Ronnie.Kay.633]

I stopped playing a long time ago due to time, cost, and I could never dedicate enough time to get any good. I loved the drone footage.

[@jimmylegs06]

Good. Too many hacks took up the sport during Covid. Be gone. Give us our game and our tee sheet back.

[@francogolf]

Absolutely agree, the Covid time added lots of golfers to our courses. Wishing for the good old days.

[@jimmylegs06]

@@francogolf i have to book 7+ days in advance if i want a morning Tee time. Suprise off day tomorrow? Good luck.

[@bornces]

Tiger made everyone want to play golf and thats when I found getting tee times more difficult to come by. Demand drove the price up and then Covid added to that. I have only played 2 times in three years (zero this year) and I once played every Friday from May to mid October. If I want to retire in a few years somethings had to go and unfortunately, one of them has been golf. Maybe if I get to retire I will play more. we'll see if I get there. Love your channel!

[@breeze787]

I used the same technique to get my wife to allow me to buy a GC Quad. I started early around 2014 just talking about what the GC Quad can do and what golfers are paying for launch monitors. I brought the price up early and talked about it all the time. I also talked about what they were charging for lessons and then Costco had the GC Quad with a full simulator setup it was then in my wife's eyes the GC Quad was credible. Now that I've had it for a couple of years I'm thinking why don't I just play golf with the simulator? No travel time, no green fees no drinking with buddies or long sleepy drives back home. I wouldn't be quitting golf I would be playing at home with drinks and snacks a plenty!

[@Baalzz302]

I played golf for many years. Jr tour, highschool, college, had my PGA member card for one year. I quite golf because I can no longer hit a ball without enduring severe hand and wrist pain. Doctors can't identify the issue, so I have no hope of ever playing again. I played with the pain for a year, but I just can't do it anymore. 😢

[@toadamine]

i just put together a full bag of great clubs for under a grand... mostly used stuff on ebay, but all top grade stuff when it was new... nike vrs forged irons, callaway rogue driver, taylormade M1 fairway, hybrids and hi toe sand wedge, brand new odyssey two ball ten triple track putter, Ogio cart bag...

[@robrobbins4906]

I love playing solo. If the group behind me is slow, I take extra shots. I play the original shot, but the extras are great practice.

[@CruceEntertainment]

Can I ask who the jerk was who came up with the idea of playing music in their golf cart?????

[@73ocampo]

Hello from Oregon, it took me a year to hit the ball straight. I stayed with it and love it ! Thank you for the video.

[@lazy_dad]

in canada, the new titleist irons cost 286 dollars each!!! i started playing when i was 7 and stopped when i was about 12, and got into music and girls. haha. i got back into it a couple of years ago after my dad died and i love the walking, nature and self inflicted pain! keep up the great work. greets from canada!

[@anthonycoleman1909]

Clubs are so expensive in Australia. Vokey wedge $270 Callaway Paradigm Driver $1100, New Titleist irons I just bought 8 T150 FOR $2200, A dozen ProV1 $72.00.. You guys in the US are lucky

[@robertyudnich8627]

I thought about quitting golf because year after year I never got better, I started talking my game seriously. I started watching KZbin videos on instructional golf. My game started to improve because I studied how to improved my score! I how spend time watching KZbin videos and going to the driving and putting range. I how enjoy playing golf!

[@cristinosanchez]

i quit once for a few years and recently almost quit again. the reason was because i wasn't even playing well enough to score a round-too many strokes. it got to where i couldn't strike the ball and for the life of me i couldn't figure out why. it's not fun when you're not playing well and unable to compete with your buddies. i swallowed my pride and took a lesson and got back on track. now i'm back to playing well and playing some of my best golf ever!

[@enoughisenough1932]

I’m 66 years old played my whole life usually 2-3 times a week till 4 months ago…still score in the low to mid 80’s…one day just said why…haven’t played in four months no desire to play anymore…don’t know why…money time forever rounds rude people just to much bullshit anymore…

[@craigweeke7905]

I am 72 years old and play from the regular men’s white tees. My handicap index is 5.8. The staff in my country club pro shop act like they are doing me a favor to even acknowledge my presence. I am playing a lot of golf by myself. No one to play golf with me. Thinking of quitting or changing country clubs

[@dunkinsdad1762]

Quit the game three years ago. Was getting too frustrated with scores. After getting to a 9 handicap I started shooting mid 90s consistently. Issue was courses getting too tricked up and long and my group always wanted to play top courses with single digit golfers, well that and my game was just getting worse.

[@2drsdan]

Turn it back into an actual sport..... LEAVE the cart behind, expend energy like a real sport. Let's see your score on the back nine after walking 3 miles. Cart golf is not golf.

[@hitchinaride1972]

Golf is a walking game. How do I know that. I started caddying at 11 years old, the assistant pro would take beginner caddies out early in the morning and each one of us would take turns carrying the bag, replacing divots, tending pins and so on. You didn't get your first loop until you understood the basics. It worked out pretty well for me. Caddied for Doctors, Lawyers, Business Owners and Professional Athletes. The era in golf before the Tour Professionals had their own caddies they were assigned the locals in the city where they were playing. I was lucky during High School to caddy in four LPGA and four PGA events for great players. The golf cart would have denied me that experience. So when I say golf is a walking game what I really mean is it's the true essence of the game. If I'm ever told walking is not allowed that's when I will quit. Harvey Penick said it best, The Saddest Sight In Golf Is A Youngster In A Golf Cart!

[@AaronReed-k7n]

Just started playing 3 years ago. Got fitted and bought a used iron set for $400. Still use them.

[@richardpace2484]

I am on the board at a non profit 9 hole club in small town Iowa. We have in the last 10 years, gone from a pretty good membership base of 150ish members to below 100. Our course turns 100 years old next year and have been desperately trying to get people back out on the course. A lot of the things I have heard are about the time constraints of children/wife. We used to have 30 plus people out for a stag (mens) night and more than 20 for ladies nights. both are now below 7. (had 6 for mens night this week). With the family time thing and an aging community I fear we will be losing our course in the next 15-20 years. We need a golf resurgence.

[@Guni8112]

my friends quit this game because there's no room for beginners to enjoy the game at the course. new players tend to play slower and might cause traffic.

[@RaiderLeo1]

Last course a member at basically ran out of room. 1980s it was a good test with wooden clubs. Hi tech drivers meant every golf course had to be lengthened. Drive, wedge, drive wedge... boring. Long iron play pro level almost vanished. Jack used to hit it 300 yards back in the day. Now almost everyone does. That opening 400m hole at the Open a few years ago some were driving it.

[@andrewr7982]

Golf was fine before Covid. Then everyone started playing. I used to not have to book tee times, just show and play whenever on the public courses near me. All the courses are full and a tee time is required even in the crappiest of courses. They’ve also jacked up their prices on everything. Most courses near me make you pay for 18 holes no matter what, no 9 hole option. Driving range fees have gone up. The worst I’ve seen is last winter the local golf dome started charging $80/ hour to use the range. It’s the only option in the winter, terrible.

[@marsupial26]

Great video! I started golf two weeks ago and, exactly what you said, a friend of a friend gave me an old set of clubs! Great videos Mr. SG 😊

[@UncleRico54]

Biggest reason for most people currently is soo many people are playing now compared to the 90’s. Early 2000’s when I used to play. Left the game for 20 plus years. Recently came back. I can’t believe how crowded it is. Everyone playing speed golf. No matter where you go You can’t relax and enjoy. Someone’s always on your ass pushing you. It’s nuts

[@ottobond007]

I just came back to the game after being gone for 20yrs. Bought my first set of custom irons in 20yrs. Kids were a bigger priority, now they are grown up and golf all the time and wanted me to get back into the game. Once held a 4 HCP. not so much anymore the swing speed is way slower once you hit 60. Now building a indoor simulator with the son in-law.

[@Joeychunk]

I’ve been golfing off and on for 20 years. Recently what got me back in is keeping my handicap. Seeing that handicap go down (hopefully) every round is addicting.

[@qbclay2]

if i were to quit, it would be because of over crowding. only 2 muni course here, cant play Tuesday Wednesday Thursday nights because they have leagues, seems like every 3rd weekend the course is closed for some private event or tournament, and the pace of play is always way longer than what it's supposed too as the "course marshall" rarely leaves the clubhouse

[@JackRussell021]

I got my first set of clubs from a neighbor. The poor guy has Parkinsons, and will never play again, and since both he and I are lefties, finding used clubs is actually quite hard. The clibs are pretty reasonable - Callaway. I still play with these clubs (but I haven't been playing all that long either). A local course has a putting green with a bunker next to it, so it is a lot easier to practice bunker shots outside of the context of a game. But if I am playing, I will only try hitting it out 2 or 3 times, and if that fails, just pick up and move the ball. For people that are time constrained, playing only 9 holes is a big help.

[@8SheldonS8]

I got my first set at a Salvation Army Thrift Store; Knight Virahe. After a few years and I improved some I found Callaway's pre-owned site and purchased my current Diablo Forged irons. Slowly I have used that same site to upgrade my clubs without breaking the bank.

[@Kevin01SH]

The main reason why i stopped playing as much was because no one to play with. Almost none of my friends and family play and the ones that do its impossible to sync schedules. But i found an amateur players league and now I'm playing every weekend to sharpen my game. And im meeting new guys to play with in my area.

[@davidhay1303]

I worked in the golf industry on the Monterey Peninsula from the ages of 20-30. When I changed careers, I just couldn’t get myself to pay for golf on what I considered goat tracks after years of free golf in Monterey. I’m back now but that mental barrier was real!

[@peterschulties3258]

That ending cracked me up! I can relate to all 16 reasons. This game is so incredibly addicting that there will be no quitting ever. My favorite was the changing it up to improve. I am stuck right now. It's crazy how we can shoot the same exact score over and over again. Crazy game!

[@tyb3938]

Time, Cost, Physical limitations: one easy solution: Courses should charge 1/2 to play 9. I would love to walk 9, but 18 is tiresome, especially with how slow the pace is. Walking is cheaper than cart, offers great exercise so now we are more fit and I have time to cool off after a bad hit. I could play 18 in 2.5 hours but 5 hours is what it takes to play the average course and waking for 5 hours in the heat leaves me exhausted so then I get a cart and join the traffic jam and forgoes one of the best and original advantages of golf: walking.

[@ronzukowski9207]

In my area there is a lack of walkable courses. Also the cost of a round,clubs, balls is becoming ridiculous!

[@timothyhayes2935]

Left the game at 43 and came back at 68.Played 36 holes a month ago on two day junket.Back completely destroyed but actually liked it other than some absurdly struck irons.

[@superlead73]

Here in NW Ohio,me and some of my buddies haven't quit but quit buying yearly memberships at the local golf courses. It seems all the local courses have so many outings, golf leagues and then high school boys and girls tornaments or practice you can't get in to play. During outings, the course is closed and usually reopens to public by about 3:30-4pm. It used to be that outings were only on Sat and sometimes on a Friday. Now they start on Wed thru Sat. It's not worth the $800-$900 membership fee when play is so limited. Still playing but pick and choose which course you can get a tee time is the norm now.

[@dobermanownerforlife3902]

Here in my part of NW Ohio, the 5 local courses are owned by the same people. Membership to one is membership to all. If one course has a scramble. It's a 10-15 minute drive to one of the other courses.

[@dallasball6624]

I bought an eleven wood at goodwill for $5. I kid you not, it’s my best hitting clubs out of the bag. The bag has 5 year old Taylormade’s given to me by my neighbor. I bought a calloway big bertha 7 wood on ebay for $50. Still breaking it in but came in looking new.

[@briandillard3809]

I have had a lot of injuries. I play the senior tees sometimes or play a par 3 course. I also rarely, close to never, play 18 holes. 2.5 hours for nines holes, if it’s busy, is better than 5 hours for 18 hours.

[@wil-zc2iv]

I played a round one day and never went back without ever intending to quit; when I realized I hadn't been back for a couple years and unlikely to go back in the foreseeable future, I sold my clubs. In retrospect, I thought: it takes up too much time. Sitting here, I don't see myself ever swinging a club again.

[@Lucky2bGorgeous]

Played in the 1960s through 1970s. Discovered Metal Detecting… the Hobby that pays for itself and preferred to swing for the Bling. Today, my Wife wants to take up the game of golf. I decided to get my surviving Irons and woods out of the shed and getting new grips. The Pro Shop tried to sell me a new 1300 set but I told him No Thanks, Im doing this for my wife and besides I would rather be swinging a metal detector. I needed Irons and went down to the Thrift Center and purchased a complete set of 1980s. Pin Getters for 27.00. I did purchase the Winner Swing Trainer 300 and that is helpful. Lessons are now $500. Armed with my Dad’s Spyder Putter, I’m practicing the Paul Trevillion Method. Watching your videos and Suguto’s Videos I am rediscovering the joys and physical Health benefits of Golf a as well as developing positive social interactions with other players a d family. Now, can I teach my Bride the Basics and will she listen to me? My Handicap with her is literally 46 years of marriage😅. Wish me luck!

[@julia-6195]

Yes. Knee, back & shoulder pain. I played 6 rds this year before my knee went out. Then just as it healed, my shoulder went out for some other reason. I've had shoulder issues before. I'm 70 now, and you could say it's high mileage. So while I love the game, I don't love the pain. As far as golf gear goes, there are cheaper options, like most people don't need upgraded golf shafts, and most people can get a general fitting and then buy some used clubs off ebay in those specs.

[@broederbond60]

I never encouraged anyone to take up the game. In fact, I always discouraged it. The entire sport has really become a big, ugly, overmarketed mess. I remember when golf had class, dress slacks, tucked in shirts, and polished leather shoes with metal spikes.

[@mnolanco5599]

Didn’t play very often for 20+ years living in CA for work as the courses in So Cal are so crowded it would take forever on an overly expensive goat ranch public course. Moved to CO and took it back up and having a great time. One way I will say you can play for free at some courses is to volunteer to work for the course and that usually comes with free golf. If you have the time it can work.

[@harleys-and-more2872]

Iam no professional by anymeans and for the golf i play now days is just a basic wilson box set it saves money and it works for me i know that is not everbodys go to but it works out for a weekend golfer. Like my self because golf is very costly but you can still play for less and have fun

[@erniesteele3164]

Great video Matt... I recognized some of the holes at Willbrook having played there on our annual Myrtle trip...Maybe to keep the cost in line folks can join a local league?... We have a senior league (we're all in our 70's) that we joined a few years ago which we play for about half price and the course gets about 100 of us every week... This is for 18 holes but there are 9 hole leagues, evening leagues, mixed leagues etc.... In our case we've all made new friends, saved some money and have a great time.

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

@MrShortGame, are you gonna try out for the Senior Tour?

[@antoniorivera1646]

Mr Short game great content like always. Golf is a weird game you spend 5hrs w some strangers during the round you think you know them after finishing 18 hole people act like they never met you. No social skills only social media skills. All the best!!!😂

[@ryn10211983]

I’ll never quit playing golf, I did however quit playing local courses in my town. They always over book the tee times I play 18 no one ahead of me come around to the 10th and there’s 6 carts waiting to tee off cause they got sent to play off the back. I just gave up on playing in my town.

[@cliffvining7439]

Great subject. I have significantly reduced the frequency in which I play. It may be for all the reasons stated by others or some combination of them. When I think of my primary reason to not play the game though, it’s my frustration at not getting better at the game. I watch lots of you tube improvement videos, I’ve taken lessons and really honestly, I’m getting worse. My handicap has been as low as 18 and now it’s up over 20. I’m just loosing sight of the most important part of the game, enjoying it.

[@BestEachDay]

I have, and it's really sad. I've played since I was a kid. I played high school golf. I played throughout my adult life, sometimes more than others. But this summer I found someone to play golf with, and started playing more often, and at age 62, I've come to realize I cannot any longer handle modern courses which seem almost exclusively designed for strong young players who can drive the ball 150 yards longer than I can. I can't reach longer par four greens in regulation anymore. Add in beloved hazards like lakes and streams strategically placed, and I can't carry them, so I lose a lot of balls. My scores average between 45 and 55 for nine holes. I hate how punishing modern courses have become to me. Golf is all about distance these days, and if you don't have it, you're out of luck. I never thought I'd quit, but I have seriously considered it this year for the first time in my life. Make the game playable for all ages. Stop building public courses designed to compete with championship pro layouts. Golf gets harder when you get older. Be kind to older players and keep them in the game.

[@mikevapor2526]

I started playing when I in my 20s and quit at age 43 out of frustration. In 2018 my old neighbor asked me out after not playing for 18 yrs . The first tee my shoes were so old the soles came off. Standing in my leather uppers I drove the green and said maybe I’ll try again. This time utube existed which I didn’t have before and I found this channel and now shoot in low 80s and love playing by myself.

[@keithpanco]

I believe the golf game adds players as people retire. I didn't play until I was 50, and played all the time, about 5-6 times a week. We recently took custody of 2 of our grandsons, and now I play maybe twice a week. I can't imagine playing golf while I was working and raising kids.

[@mdx9286]

In my case, I didn't quit the game; I now play considerably less than I used to. For example, I went from 3-4 weekly rounds in 2020 and years before to less than 5 rounds in the last 2 years. Perhaps it was me constantly grinding and chasing par for so long, and in 2017-2018, the inflection point was a Lee Trevino interview. I applied his idea of 'hit it, find it, and hit it again.' His philosophy changed my entire approach to the game of golf. I went from grinding over every shot to relaxing and just enjoying the game. As a result, my scores dropped from low-mid 80s to low-mid 70s. For example, I've played only one round of golf in 2023 and shot an 82. I love the game; maybe the grinding kept me wrapped around the axle for all those years. I hope to figure it out this upcoming fall.

[@andrewcullinan2488]

I've never seen so many people playing and I dislike it honestly. It is difficult to find tee times on the weekend. I've been playing since 2010 and I've never seen a new course open in my area but have seen them close. All the private courses have a year plus wait as well. But I agree with the expense of everything!