Would you give up golf for $1,000,000?

[MiniJ83]

Yes. Wouldn't even miss it for $1,000,000.

[QMany]

My multi-millionaire ex-fiance, one way or another, gave me this ultimatum.

I'm single, on GolfWRX, and happy as ever.

[MJP22]

The only reason I want a million dollars is to be able to play more golf at nicer courses.

[Goldenhawk]

Sure. I'll go back to playing ice hockey again.

[PhillyHack73]

As long as it is tax free, heck yeah but if I have to give half to my deadbeat Uncle Sam then the choice becomes a little tougher. As a matter of fact, I have been on a self-imposed sabbatical since July 2011, haven't even held a club in my hands. That will change this spring unless someone sends me a cool mil.

[mandudebro]

Can I pay back the million in a few years and take up golf again? If so, deal.

[harbor17]

$1m before or after taxes?

[jjd975]

A millon dollars is a lot but I couldn't retire like some people are saying. Insurance for a family of four can't be cheap. Once I paid off the house and cars a good chunk would be gone. I'm too young IMO to retire off that amount and I don't have the financial savvy to make it work. Hard choice for sure. I too am a little surprised at the high number of yes answers.

[tocino]

my wife would kill me if I said "no". Logically i would have to agree. You can't retire with $1 million (especially here in the bay area, ca and DEFINITELY not at my age) but my house gets paid off, my debt is gone, I can still buy a nice new truck, and the rest of the money i'd save or invest. I've also had a few other "expensive" hobbies that I dropped for golf that I wouldn't mind getting back into if it were economically feasable (i.e. motorcycles, bowling, arcade game collecting, etc...).

[adamjstl]

No. Not even close. If I took the money, it would just want to spend a year traveling and playing all the top 100 lists!!

[memphishorn]

First thing is thank God this is a decision I don't HAVE to make,

Second thing is I would learn to hate the $1 million because it would have caused me to give up the one hobby and activity that has been primary for me for 45 years. It's like asking would you part with a member of the family or do something against your principles for $1 million. Sometimes the money would cause more pain than it would cure.

I would have to say no and hope the wife would understand. I think she would cause when I met her 40 years ago I was playing 18/36 on Saturday and 18 on Sunday. I'm also at a stage of life when when I'm hoping to play more as I get closer to retirement.

[Trevorn]

My wife is looking over my shoulder and she says YES

[MadGolfer76]

After I paid off my student loans, it wouldn't be worth it.

[MtlJeff]

10M = yes, i'd join a basketball league, invest money and not worry about work

1M= no...not worth it

[mylo]

In a heartbeat, all the vintage guitars I could have, and the time to play them instead of 4-6 hours gone on Sundays.

[jmck]

No. Money can't buy happiness.

[KDMullins]

[quote name='jmck' timestamp='1360628311' post='6409755']
No. Money can't buy happiness.
[/quote]

You know, we've all heard that adage so much that I think a lot of people have become desensitized to it. The way wealth and celebrity is worshipped in America doesn't help either. I think alot of people think if they just had a little more of this or that (could be money, could be something else), that all of their problems would be solved, and they'd be significantly happier. Studies have shown, however, that income above a certain amount doesn't translate to more happiness. I can't quote any data now, but the study I'm referring to essentially said happiness does go up as income goes up, but only to a certain point. I don't recall any exact amount of money, but the gist of it was that once people earned an amount of money that allowed them to live comfortably, but not extravagantly, happiness did not go up with increasing income beyond that. I think that it actually started going down at some point (don't quote me on that part). Again, i don't recall exactly, but the annual wage at which happiness didn't go up anymore was surprisingly low...I'm thinking less than $100K.

My bet is alot of people saying they'd take the million bucks would be sick of that deal in five years or less.

[fotomanphil]

I quit golf every weekend and no one ever pays me to do it. Where do I sign?

[homergolf]

No. And I won't sell my dog for $1,000,000 either.

[SEP1006]

Not a chance in HE$$

[northgolf]

No, HF No.

[KarstenK]

Yes, being able to retire MUCH earlier and take better care of my family. Let me play one last round though first!

[station2station]

Wow - I'm impressed by all the no's.

Just goes to show what a great game it is. If you showed this thread to a non-golfer, they would be in shock.

[KBNYY]

I'm going to say no. I am still young and have the rest of my life ahead of me to make money, so I'll take my chances and NOT give up golf!

[duffer987]

[quote name='station2station' timestamp='1360634634' post='6410449']
Wow - I'm impressed by all the no's.

Just goes to show what a great game it is. If you showed this thread to a non-golfer, they would be in shock.
[/quote]

And that a million dollars isn't what it once was.
Pick any hobby/past-time someone really enjoys and I bet you'd see a similar response.

[theboypinoy]

No...money can't make up for the memories I've made with dear family and friends because of the great game.

Those moments are...priceless.

[Friarrexx]

For sure. With three growing kids, I could use the money!

[doglover72]

No way

[puttingmatt]

[quote name='adamjstl' timestamp='1360556111' post='6404137']
I mean right now. Cold turkey. Clubs gone. Golfwrx gone. Golf magazines gone. Can't talk about it. Ever.

And you get $1,000,000.

Yes or No?
[/quote]

Yes, I Take Cash, No Checks !!!

[roll - gybe]

After tax money then maybe.

I have already quit two lifetime sports just cuz. I love golf, but I'm paying about 50 percent out right now, so this mil can't be pre tax

The dough would pay for a nice boat.