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

[bigmoneyp]

Immediately I'd quit and find another hobby.

[1972Todd]

This made me think. A million isn't what it used to be, but it would definitely change my life for the better. I don't know if I could retire from work. Quit golf forever, I don't know. If you have financial freedom, but can't do what you love, enjoy, and have passion for....Are you truly free? Wow, you got me thinking.

[MountainKing]

How do people here figure $1m is not a lot of money? I'm not sure what ya'll are doing but while I'm not going to be leaving my job tomorrow if I had a million handed to me I could certainly make the financial side of things far more comfortable. If you invest that bad boy properly you could have some nice supplemental income coming in and you'd never have to touch the principle..or even better you just invest it and let it sit for next however many years until you do retire. Like I said, nobody is quitting work but it's a life changing amount of money unless you already have millions.

[Sean25rp]

[quote name='MountainKing' timestamp='1365696445' post='6810555']
How do people here figure $1m is not a lot of money? I'm not sure what ya'll are doing but while I'm not going to be leaving my job tomorrow if I had a million handed to me I could certainly make the financial side of things far more comfortable. If you invest that bad boy properly you could have some nice supplemental income coming in and you'd never have to touch the principle..or even better you just invest it and let it sit for next however many years until you do retire. Like I said, nobody is quitting work but it's a life changing amount of money unless you already have millions.
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It's not really a lot of money is it though? At least it wouldn't go far where I'm living where house prices are high and cost of living is high, in fact both are not hugely dissimilar to London. As you say you couldn't leave work so for me I regard that as not being life changing. Life enhancing yes, but not life changing and thus not worth giving up my passion for.

[allenbonslett]

I'm pretty sure I could retire and live someplace I could billfish most of the year-round (although it's not quite anywhere money).

[puresurfr]

dont need the money but i would pay a million dollar to be a much better golfer.....i probably give 5 million to be as good as some of the better players on this forum !!!!

[mdgboxx]

[quote name='puresurfr' timestamp='1365834247' post='6826949']
dont need the money but i would pay a million dollar to be a much better golfer.....i probably give 5 million to be as good as some of the better players on this forum !!!!
[/quote]

Put your money where your mouth is and hire Hank Haney.......Just make sure that you don't tell him anything about your personal life.

[neiloftheyear]

wow this is a tough question, but a good one. money can't make you happy and you shouldnt ever give up anything you love. i'd have to say no. golf has given me so many fun weekends away, holidays and laughs with my friends.

if i said yes then i probably wouldnt regret it at first but on a nice summers evening or when the final round of the masters is on tv i'd be chomping at the bit to play or watch and would beg you to take the money back.

[jfzhorseman]

If you are a 6 figure+ earner with no big debts or kids, no reason to give up your passion. If you are squeaking bye with a family-you gladly do it for them. Hard to put a price on peace of mind.

[compton88]

I don't' think I could.....but the wife would kill me if I passed up golf for a cool million!!!

[jmck]

[quote name='mdgboxx' timestamp='1365869456' post='6831113']
[quote name='puresurfr' timestamp='1365834247' post='6826949']
dont need the money but i would pay a million dollar to be a much better golfer.....i probably give 5 million to be as good as some of the better players on this forum !!!!
[/quote]

Put your money where your mouth is and hire Hank Haney.......Just make sure that you don't tell him anything about your personal life.
[/quote]

lol. Yeah, apparently the going rate for him is only about 50k/year.

[MountainKing]

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[quote name='MountainKing' timestamp='1365696445' post='6810555']
How do people here figure $1m is not a lot of money? I'm not sure what ya'll are doing but while I'm not going to be leaving my job tomorrow if I had a million handed to me I could certainly make the financial side of things far more comfortable. If you invest that bad boy properly you could have some nice supplemental income coming in and you'd never have to touch the principle..or even better you just invest it and let it sit for next however many years until you do retire. Like I said, nobody is quitting work but it's a life changing amount of money unless you already have millions.
[/quote]

It's not really a lot of money is it though? At least it wouldn't go far where I'm living where house prices are high and cost of living is high, in fact both are not hugely dissimilar to London. As you say you couldn't leave work so for me I regard that as not being life changing. Life enhancing yes, but not life changing and thus not worth giving up my passion for.
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I live in the Chicago area, not the highest cost of living but not the lowest either. There's numerous things one could do with a million, a majority here could probably pay off their house and any additional debts so in that regard yeah it is life changing, not having to pay that monthly mortgage/car payment/student loans/credit card ect ect would change the way you run life. It could be invested and lay for a good retirement foundation, it could be invested and give you extra monthly income to work off of without touching the initial investment. Many options, for most middle class folks it would change things. Depending on age and situation it would change things enough to be able to leave a job, but maybe you could leave that job and take a risk on a dream career or starting a dream business... either way getting the million could be life changing but giving up golf would also be life changing. For me personally I do well, but having to think of the big picture in supporting my family and making sure things are stable and secure I would take the money as it would add that much more security for my me and my family.

[mr_duffer]

Where I can go and collect. I'm ready.

[Need4spd]

In a heartbeat.

[offapex]

definitely. w/ $1mil I could travel, get back into motorsports, have time to find other interesting hobbies. hobbies are replaceable. end of the day, golf is just a hobby.

[ckwL]

If I was in a terrible financial situation then yes. But as it stands right now im doing well for myself so no.

[Sean25rp]

Wonder if there's any correlation between people's answers and handicap?

[Rosco1216]

No way. Financially it would take much more than that to give up not only a hobby but a love and a passion.

[parsosw]

Yes - first post here.....

[station2station]

I could sell my house, take the principle and combine it with the $1 million and move to Hawaii and surf a lot. Golf would quickly become forgotten.

All combined I spend about $12,000 a year on golf. That includes tee times, equipment, clothing and shoes, and club dues. Not spending this would go a long way in other activities.

I think most guys would be surprised how much they spend on golf from real balls to range balls. Back before I joined a club I was spending $800/mo on tee times and range balls. $12 a day 4 days a week on range balls is $192/mo. Greens fees were $45-75 depending on where I played. Play twice a week and you're spending $500/mo ++ on greens fees. (yeah I know some guys clip coupons)

...this doesn't include equipment, shoes, spikes, real balls, etc...a $50 (after tax) box of ProV1's only lasts a month max if you play twice a week. 12 balls even if you never hit the lake gets scuffed up in 8-9 18 hole rounds.

I'll bet most WRX guys spend at least $1,000/mo. And that's a low estimate.

[SoonerChris]

That would be the easiest $1M I ever made. I love golf but that's a lot of cash. Think simply of the interest you could make off it. I would be able to quit my job and I could take up another sport. Tennis anyone?

[CaptainRook]

No. Money doesn't bring me happiness like golf does.

[dale4ace]

I think that's an easy yes for me personally....too mahy other things to experience worldwide

[station2station]

[quote name='JDuffJr.' timestamp='1366824052' post='6908773']
No. Money doesn't bring me happiness like golf does.
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I can appreciate that golf brings you happiness - but it's a big world with many facets. I think we as golfers get tunnel vision to all the other great things we could enjoy with that 40-60 hours a month we spend on the golf course trying to find our ball.

[CassinoNorth]

Yes lol and it's not even close. I barely played last season and it was okay. Find other hobbies to occupy yourself...like croquet.

[Fade]

[quote name='SoonerChris ' timestamp='1366818225' post='6908045']
That would be the easiest $1M I ever made. I love golf but that's a lot of cash. Think simply of the interest you could make off it.
[/quote]

Only about $200.- interest per week at current rates.

[italianstallion]

Absolutely not. I enjoy golf and everything that comes with it far too much to give it up

[golf9596]

As much as I love the game...I would give it up in a heart beat..I would replace it with double the gym work outs form my new house in Maui......maybe some surfing and fishing TOO!!!!!

[Chilidog]

I would say no....my kids are just starting to take up the game and it is a bonding experience that I get to have with them for the rest of my life....same as I had with my Dad....I think that is too important to give up. If my kids and Dad didn't play, then I would say yes.

[gatoreric]

No, but please don't let my wife see this.