Let's compare:
Basketball - $21
Transportation to court - $0
Court Fee - $0
Golf
Set of clubs -
Transportation to golf course -
Green fees -
Cart fee -
Annual cost:
Basketball - $21
Golf -
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Ok, I’ll play!
Set of clubs - free, picked up a couple of sets on the curb.
Transportation - same as whatever it costs to travel to a basketball court.
Greens & cart fee - $20 in the afternoon in Florida.
What do I win?!!
But basically, you and I differ on what “expensive” is. Sure, if you want to go to an exclusive country club (most don’t) then yes, it is expensive. You can play in central Florida for as little as $10.