Very little risk of serious injury. They make way more money than a surfer. They can make millions of dollars for 20 years. Plus it’s a sport that many rich old people wish they were good at so a lot of folks can resonate with the type of talent that you have.This is interesting coming from a non-golfer. Why not a pro-surfer, or other athlete?
Sure, but he mentioned wanting to win the Masters specifically. I’m trying understand why that is appealing for someone who doesn’t partake in the sport.Very little risk of serious injury. They make way more money than a surfer. They can make millions of dollars for 20 years. Plus it’s a sport that many rich old people wish they were good at so a lot of folks can resonate with the type of talent that you have.
successful golfers as they age have countless sponsorship and spokesperson opportunities to continue to make money into their 60s and 70s.
Sure. But most people don’t play high-level baseball or tennis or auto racing into their 60s.Sure, but he mentioned wanting to win the Masters specifically. I’m trying understand why that is appealing for someone who doesn’t partake in the sport.
While surfers are a bad example, there are plenty of other sports with relatively low injury risk and great earning potential - baseball, tennis and auto racing, to name a few.
Earning a bazillion dollars over a few years or decades is inconsequential IMO. But tennis can be enjoyed well into middle age, and beyond.Sure. But most people don’t play high-level baseball or tennis or auto racing into their 60s.
If you don’t like golf then it wouldn’t make sense to dream to be a professional golfer but many people play the sport their entire lives and to think about being able to play at a professional level a sport that you play at an amateur level is very appealing.
I can’t swimThis is interesting coming from a non-golfer. Why not a pro-surfer, or other athlete?
Best thing I ever did was getting out of that culture after 6 years (original enlistment.) I am proud to have served but driving through body parts to confirm a kill shot is no way to prepare you for peaceful retirement.Would have gone into the Navy at 18, did my 30 and retire at 48 like one of my high school buddies did. He's now living the life in Florida, retired and posting pics of him smoking ribs and brisket every few days while I work, and work, and work...
I would imagine back in its heyday, many non-boxers would have said they wanted to be heavy weight champion of the world.Earning a bazillion dollars over a few years or decades is inconsequential IMO. But tennis can be enjoyed well into middle age, and beyond.
Again, my original question referred to a non-golfer interested in winning the Masters. Unlike pro football, for example, golf is reasonably accessible to most of the population, so I assumed anyone that interested would actually play.
Full disclosure: I don’t like golf.
Sure, but again, a lot of professional sports offer all those things. And short of Tiger Woods in his heyday, pro golfers and courses are hardly of interest to the non-golfing public.I would imagine back in its heyday, many non-boxers would have said they wanted to be heavy weight champion of the world.
Money and prestige is what I would surmise.
So, my income is pretty steady with the rentals and is really more than enough to cover expenses. Not much flipping (nothing cheap enough to buy and make money on) lately, so I've been kinda bored the last year or so.House flipper in Ohio
Why does this matter? It honestly sounds like you have a bit of an anti-golf opinion.Sure, but again, a lot of professional sports offer all those things. And short of Tiger Woods in his heyday, pro golfers and courses are hardly of interest to the non-golfing public.
Additional disclosure: I lived in Augusta GA, so I know what a hellhole the area outside the confines of Augusta National is.
If the point is to make a ton of money, why not aspire to be the CEO of a large corporation? Perhaps because the job itself isn’t that enjoyable.Why does this matter? It honestly sounds like you have a bit of an anti-golf opinion.
We are trying to explain that being a top pro golfer you will likely earn more money and be more relevant longer so if you don’t have a particular sport that you’re obsessed with and you get a chance to pick any sport to be really good at golf makes sense financially.
unless you dislike golf in which case I would suggest you’re wish should not be to become a professional golfer.
"successful profressional golfer"Professional golfer
Scientist, working on the mysteries of the universe and seeking other planets suitable for human life. This rock we're on will only last so long. I'd like to think mankind can outlive earth.
Strip club DJflranger said:This question should have had the disclaimer that you have to actually have the inherent talent to do this new career
I was a bartender at a couple of strip clubs and would never do it again. First one was soul-crushing and the second one made me miss the first one.Strip club DJ
Sounds like a mini-series. I'm in!I was a bartender at a couple of strip clubs and would never do it again. First one was soul-crushing and the second one made me miss the first one.
Welp, it's time. Go ahead and start your first thread about it.I was a bartender at a couple of strip clubs and would never do it again. First one was soul-crushing and the second one made me miss the first one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGFoAX2Rf6gDermatologist - Get to office at 5:30. Finish at noon. An emergency is removing a mole. On golf course by 2 pm. Make $400K. (actually the one in the office next to our non-related business pulls in about $3M doing collagen injections and the like ... so yeah)
Unpack this one a bit, please. I would love to hear some of the backstory.Brunell4MVP said:"successful profressional golfer"
definitely correct here. But having played mini-tours myself, I can guarantee you that unsuccessful pro golfer is not what you want to be. miserable.