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It depends on if you love the game, or love playing the game really. If youre fine to be growing up and play practically never, then its worth it. But if youre one of those people who needs to play, then its not.

I think you're right here Thainer. I love the game. I love watching it on TV, reading about it, surfing THP . It goesn't drive me crazy that I can't get out as much (I do hit the simulator rather frequently). Even though my husband doesn't get out as much, part of his "duties" are to read product reviews and trade magazines. Not bad for homework, right? But, when you own your own business and you have to choose between getting out on the course or opening your shop, you have to pick opening your shop. If you, however, work for someone else, you probably could have more time to play. For us, part of playing less also coincides with the birth of two children AND opening up our own business. Two very time consuming endeavors. We do anticipate, however, that as both the business and our kids get older, that we'll be able to golf more... or that's what we tell ourselves .

[Anydayhybeall]

I love the game. I love being around the course everyday, filling range buckets, cutting greens, driving the picker, regripping clubs, working in the restaurant and providing customer service. All the while Im doing that, Im not getting that chance to play golf. You get holidays when everyone else is working. You work every holiday, because thats when everyone is playing golf. If you can enjoy Tuesday and Thursday as your days off, then good on ya. There are benefits to the golf industry that can offer once in a lifetime opportunities, but if you like playing the game, working in the golf industry is not for you. Youd be better off taking a well paid job and buying a golf membership somewhere. Theres so much more to golf than hitting a ball, and not many people can distinguish that. One kid in my program wants to play golf everyday, and he had to quit the program because he wasnt getting that option while working at clubs. He used to when he worked as a 13 yr old at a club, but when you grow up, its different.

Not too sure on what you mean here.

[southernplayer99]

TC are you trying to get in the teaching side or the product sales side?

[lidersontop]

Does it count that I retired from my FT job and then went to work in the business PT? I handle the accounting for our county owned course and work the pro shop for a whopping 20 hours a week. I've been there a little over 2 years now. At first, I just wanted to get away from there asap when I got off work but now I never want to leave. As soon as I clock out, I'm on the course unless it's bad weather.

Pros

• Unlimited golf and range balls
• PT income funds my golf addiction
• Get to meet and play with a lot of different people
• Employee discount on Cleveland/Srixon products!!! Woohoo!!!!!

Cons

• Catch a lot of ribbing about my game from boss, co-workers, and other golfers who like to just show up and watch me hit the ball
• Hard to practice without interruption (unsolicited instruction from a lot of hackers)

I've learned to just ignore my buddies and laugh with them when my game is the pits. I know they are rooting for me but I guess I dish out as much as they give me back. We have a blast at our course and I love the game more than ever.

[Sawyer]

I think you're right here Thainer. I love the game. I love watching it on TV, reading about it, surfing THP . It goesn't drive me crazy that I can't get out as much (I do hit the simulator rather frequently). Even though my husband doesn't get out as much, part of his "duties" are to read product reviews and trade magazines. Not bad for homework, right? But, when you own your own business and you have to choose between getting out on the course or opening your shop, you have to pick opening your shop. If you, however, work for someone else, you probably could have more time to play. For us, part of playing less also coincides with the birth of two children AND opening up our own business. Two very time consuming endeavors. We do anticipate, however, that as both the business and our kids get older, that we'll be able to golf more... or that's what we tell ourselves .

I love the game. I love being around the course everyday, filling range buckets, cutting greens, driving the picker, regripping clubs, working in the restaurant and providing customer service. All the while Im doing that, Im not getting that chance to play golf. You get holidays when everyone else is working. You work every holiday, because thats when everyone is playing golf. If you can enjoy Tuesday and Thursday as your days off, then good on ya. There are benefits to the golf industry that can offer once in a lifetime opportunities, but if you like playing the game, working in the golf industry is not for you. Youd be better off taking a well paid job and buying a golf membership somewhere. Theres so much more to golf than hitting a ball, and not many people can distinguish that. One kid in my program wants to play golf everyday, and he had to quit the program because he wasnt getting that option while working at clubs. He used to when he worked as a 13 yr old at a club, but when you grow up, its different.

I gotcha now, thanks. That makes perfect sense.

[Sawyer]

Does it count that I retired from my FT job and then went to work in the business PT? I handle the accounting for our county owned course and work the pro shop for a whopping 20 hours a week. I've been there a little over 2 years now. At first, I just wanted to get away from there asap when I got off work but now I never want to leave. As soon as I clock out, I'm on the course unless it's bad weather.

Pros

• Unlimited golf and range balls
• PT income funds my golf addiction
• Get to meet and play with a lot of different people
• Employee discount on Cleveland/Srixon products!!! Woohoo!!!!!

Cons

• Catch a lot of ribbing about my game from boss, co-workers, and other golfers who like to just show up and watch me hit the ball
• Hard to practice without interruption (unsolicited instruction from a lot of hackers)

I've learned to just ignore my buddies and laugh with them when my game is the pits. I know they are rooting for me but I guess I dish out as much as they give me back. We have a blast at our course and I love the game more than ever.

Absolutely Kelly, I was wondering when you'd jump on here! Thanks for the input!

[XarokLasa]

I really enjoy reading these posts and finding out just how passionate some of you are about the industry and the game, even when it's your life every day.

[bonyrek]

are you kidding... for a guy thats obsessed with golf... i love my job
its almost like asking a pornstar if he's getting tired of his job... there are tons of guys that are more than willing to take over hahaha

[Anydayhybeall]

It also depends how deep into the company you are, the type of golf club youre working for (resort, private, public), and the seniority of your job.


If its going to be a full time job for you, and youre trying to support a family on it, Id look elsewhere(If you plan to play everyday and such).

[lidersontop]

are you kidding... for a guy thats obsessed with golf... i love my job
its almost like asking a pornstar if he's getting tired of his job... there are tons of guys that are more than willing to take over hahaha

LOL at the pornstar reference Russ! You are right about people standing in line for our jobs. Everytime I think about moaning over having to go to work, I think about how lucky I am to have this job!