Golf Tips

Golf sometimes gets the unfair rap of being an expensive sport to play or watch, but when you consider the ever-rising cost of a football ticket these days Golf is now much more accessible than people often think. The popularity of the sport over the past ten or fifteen years has seen younger golfers introduced to the sport andthe women's game take off in popularity, bringing more people to the tees.

There are still some bargains to be had and whether you've been playing for five minutes or five decades there are still ways in which you could save money on your favourite sport, golf:

Hotel Stay and Play DealsMany golf courses actually reside in the grounds of a hotel or luxury resort. Some prestigious golf courses you'll have seen on the TV are nigh-on impossible to book a tee time. Fortunately if you book a short stay at the hotel on the resort, a dedicated tee time for a round of golf may be included in the price. A bit of a steep price to pay but considering you also get a holiday out of the deal it can be good value.

2 for 1 Green Fee OffersA number of golf courses will have promotions running all year round offering 2 for 1 deals on green fees. On some of the more prestigious courses you may struggle to afford the green fees but being able to pay half price along with your golfing partner can ease the pain of paying for a game on one of the country's most famous courses.

Consider Lake Balls to Save Money on BallsMost golf courses will have a club pro shop of some form, which may be individual or chain owned. One advantage they have is that any lost balls or can be gathered back up, often in near perfect condition. Balls hit into the water hazards such as ponds, lakes and streams are also gathered and can be resold in the pro shop at a vastly discounted priceCheck the Discount Golf WarehousesGolf equipment is constantly evolving, the pros are always buying the latest and greatest technology enriched clubs and equipment. This means many golf products are overtaken as a new model is brought to the market. This equipment can be found at discount golf shops and warehouses. It can be really good value if you know where to look.

Saving money on golf can be done in a variety of ways from the 2 for 1 golf offers mentioned in the article as well as golf club insurance that can help you not have to pay for replacement or stolen clubs