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.
You live in Harlem. You can walk to 20 basketball courts.
Where is the nearest golf course?
Basketball court - $0
Golf = 5 times a week for a year $5,200