What Professional Golf Costs

[@professorducky27]

Going through the costs of playing professionally really opens my eyes to what it takes for you and others. Thanks for making these insider looks.

[@andrewjensengolf]

My pleasure mate 👊🏼

[@LukeKwonGolf]

Might reference this video in the future. Good stuff as usual bro 👍

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks big cat!

[@LukeKwonGolf]

Golf stuff in the works! Not sure if we can make it happen but we’ll try

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Nice to get the real deal on the cost to get on tour. Eye opening for those interested in going that route. It ain’t cheap, so you’d better be good.

[@thomasschmid7243]

Great video man!! It can get crazy. I’m playing a whole heap of amateur events around the state at the moment and it’s really tough because you’re not playing for cash, just experience and maybe a start in a pro event. Some days it just feels like I’m tearing up money and sinking it down the gutter.

[@JohnnyDunn]

Thomas Schmid keep chasin the dream brother! I'd do anything to be in that position keep grindin!

[@josephgreenberg2063]

Fascinating. When i looked into playing on tour (wacky club members where i worked wanted to back me), cost (with caddie, which you did not include) was $58,000. In 1969! Repeat: almost 50 years ago. No courtesy cars. Sponsorships were negligible (Amanda paid $25 a week to wear their hat; $100 if you won. Seriously). Back then, you had to finish in top 10 on PGA Tour to make anything. Almost every pro also had a club job and most had a 2nd, Sunbelt gig. Costs now are about the same but all the other dollars are many times more. Thought you might like an old man’s perspective.

[@joshuaking1194]

I'm definitely up for giving the hooters tour a go 😜

[@nickthomas7057]

Andrew next time you play an event in Orlando do yourself a treat if you have the funds and stay the night at the Hilton...I had a tournement at reunion resort last year in Orlando and I got a deal for 80 bucks a night at the Hilton and it was the best hotel I've ever stayed at.

[@MrShowwoff]

Great info and help to all. Great choice.

[@EliBeaversonGolf]

Thanks for this Andrew. Awesome to see ACTUAL dollar amounts 👍

[@kremdelakrem7883]

i played Ambassador a few weeks ago, great track. if you're playing in the Mackenzie tour in July hit me up I live in Windsor about 15 minutes from the course, i plan on coming out and supporting!

[@andrewjensengolf]

I’ve heard nothing but great things about it, unfortunately I won’t be playing it this year 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mikejazz75]

very interesting and informative Andrew keep up the great work mate

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks Mike

[@biglolly02]

Would it be cheaper to try and invest in a camper van or something similar, obviously the outlay might be a bit at the start, but you can box off hotel costs, and have a consistent place to stay, make it somewhat homely. I know this is probably easier said than done, really enjoying the videos.

[@Winstonwalks]

Andrew, if you’re ever playing in the Carolinas, I would love to loop for you. I played golf in college for a bit and and think we played a similar game. I am currently a physical therapy student and would honestly do it pro bono. Good luck this summer regardless!

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks Riley 👊🏼

[@txshopaholic]

Now seeing how much it costs my car looks like a portable hotel lol

[@nickthomas7057]

Donna Smith lol 💀💀💀

[@quinnmitchell4795]

Thanks for sharing this info! Gets me excited 👍 thanks again!!

[@johnmonteagudo8164]

Would have been nice to total it and show a spreadsheet and then compare that to average tour winnings. But good info.

[@andrewjensengolf]

I did that last fall. This video was just the start!

[@pdub7562]

Now Tiger Woods 2008 makes more sense

[@lennygipson8707]

Great video! However I feel that the cost of food should not be factored because you would have to eat regardless of playing golf or not.

[@andrewjensengolf]

When you’re self employed, you claim your food expenses on your income tax, thus making it an expenses of the “job” of golf.

[@camjudson2330]

Have you ever looked into camping as a way to save on fees for lodging? Most camp areas have running water and electric for much cheaper than an Air BnB or a hotel. In Ottawa there are sites for around 35 dollars a night? Every 5th tournament would be literally another entry fee.

[@rhysowen9566]

Andrew Jensen yes it’s claimable on tax, but food is an every day expense so adding that to the cost of competing really doesn’t make sense. If anything, you’re saving on food during tournaments because you’re claiming it on your tax, whereas you can’t claim your food when you’re not competing/travelling for work.

[@JacobSever]

Nowhere near the level of golfer required to play in these events, but Good Lord, these costs! I'm glad I grew up in the DIY punk scene. When I travel, I sleep in my car = $0 on hotel. I eat McDonalds/Taco Bell = $10-15 a day on food. $100 for 2-3 days of eating?! Living like a King! Also, unrelated, but has anyone ever told you you kind of look like pro skateboarder Andrew Reynolds?

[@denniss8644]

Spending $800 for a $20k purse doesn't sound like a winning proposition to me. Does anyone make money at those levels? It would seem to me that the best would just "bleed more slowly" but still lose quite a bit, no?

[@ericpolzin6062]

Andrew, any chance on your drive down to Florida you would want to make a pit stop and play a quick round? (Not necessarily with me, but it would be cool to see a follower video challenge)

[@garrettbruno2550]

Awesome eye opening video. Do you have a link to a website with all the mini tours in the US

[@andrewjensengolf]

Don’t think a site like that exists. Just requires some good googling 👊🏼

[@cace81]

Great vid AJ! What about caddies? Is that required on mini tours? If so, what kind of cut do those guys get?

[@andrewjensengolf]

No caddies required, only on weekends of Mackenzie tour. Pay is something arranged and unique to each player

[@NoLookKING]

are there any mini tours I could make money on in the Vegas area?

[@andrewjensengolf]

Maybe, I’m not entirely sure… but Google will 100% have the answers to finding what’s out there 👊🏼

[@xpaddy14x]

Whats the typical payment arrangement for coaching among mini tour players? Are they taking a percentage or do you pay your guy per lesson?

[@andrewjensengolf]

It would be a pay per work arrangement or even no pay at all, depending on the frequency of lessons

[@mattkaminski3953]

Andrew, I played in my first ever professional tournament as an amateur a few weeks ago and was doing really well on the front 9. The course was challenging and through 9 I was 2 over and tied for 5th. I checked the leaderboard while making the turn and choked really hard on the back 9 and ended up shooting a 95 on a par 72. The pressure really got to me and I''m really disappointed with myself. I haven't played seriously since, as I've been too disappointed about it and have lost the drive, at least for the time being. Any tips on overcoming this? Being an amateur tied for 5th was giving me confidence while making the turn, then I just choked really hard and since I've just been to disappointed...

[@andrewjensengolf]

Only tip I can offer is you just have to process the emotions and move on, just like a bad day... it happens. I can relate to the disappointment, but the score doesn’t define you. Take a look at the positives and draw/focus on those. Get back out on the course and try to have fun again, the 95 doesn’t have enough power to ruin this game for you, so don’t let it 💪🏼

[@jaywaynemusic6073]

Andrew Jensen great advice

[@rpatel2395]

Great Video, Andrew! When is the WITB coming?

[@andrewjensengolf]

Still waiting on my new clubs 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@stephjo99]

Spot on brother!!

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks Corry 👊🏼

[@Charlyky]

Wondering if there might be alternate, more affordable housing options. Bro with all your subscribers and networking..... How difficult would it be to find host families or friends at each stop?

[@andrewjensengolf]

This isn’t just about my costs, it’s about the costs we all incur. That’s why I said you try to find friends/family to stay with whenever you can

[@Charlyky]

Andrew Jensen Sorry I must have been distracted by my kids when spoke about it.

[@andrewjensengolf]

Haha all good man 👊🏼

[@nickthomas7057]

Good to know...who you got for the U.S Open andrew

[@Me37368]

I don’t even play 100 rounds a year in Wisconsin

[@ryanleidle9220]

Hack To Scratch Golf same

[@robh316]

Nice to see the costs but come on how much did you win?

[@mebeingU2]

Informative video...question for you, do you ever use a caddie? And if so, do they loop for free, or is that another expense?

[@andrewjensengolf]

Most events are caddie free when below Mackenzie Tour. If you have one, it's typically a friend doing it for free. Mackenzie Tour requires a caddie on the weekends, and that's roughly 50$/day

[@Pestslayer]

Why don't these tours try to get billets for players?

[@andrewjensengolf]

Check IG, answered ya there 👊🏼

[@MykillzB]

What level of golf do you need to play at to consistently be in the money?

[@andrewjensengolf]

Most events pay the top 1/3 of the field. Breakeven for the event is usually a top 15 or top 10

[@DanTuber]

So have you covered your expenses each year?

[@andrewjensengolf]

Between sponsorship and earnings... nope. Not many do unfortunately.

[@danielhendricks8278]

That’s ridiculous $505 entry fee. That’s stupidly expensive

[@andrewjensengolf]

Nothing the player can really do about it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@oblizkin1481]

*god, golf is such an amazing game for those that dnt have ADHD and only want to see fast paced shit*

[@jackgleeson7143]

Do you edit these yourself? Really good quality.

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks man, and yeah. All the vlogs are 100% filmed & edited by yours truly

[@trey21allday]

I didn’t know Ben Affleck made golf videos!

[@jetsetter8]

Do you have a finacial advisor that can help with the planning and investment needs so that you don't deplete your capital and sustain it for long term?

[@oliolioli1381]

Are those satanic ornaments and art in the background?

[@andrewjensengolf]

Ummm no lol

[@oliolioli1381]

phew!

[@goodgirlkay]

When you hairline moves that far back...It's time to shave it all off. Being 100% bald is better than looking like you have an unusually large forehead.

[@andrewjensengolf]

I've always had a 5head, but thanks for the style advice