Retirement Golf Can Be A Dream Come True

For some people, retirement golf is the highlight of their retired years.  The country club life certainly appeals to many people.  There are many workers who spend their years of employment daydreaming of the time where they can wake up and the toughest thing they have to do is to get a tee time.  Being retired gives people the luxury of doing exactly what they never had the time to do before and makes all the years of toil and saving worth it.

Two questions always come up when I speak to people about playing golf in retirement.  The first is: how do I get better at this?  The answers are as varied as some of the courses that they play on and come with costs to match.  Golf can be an expensive sport.  When you add up the cost of equipment, greens fees and lessons, you’re talking about a pastime that can be out of reach for many people, especially those on a fixed income.  That brings us to the second question: how can I make this a little more affordable?

For those in Retirement
Golf Can Be Expensive

For many people in retirement golf is an expense that challenges their pocketbook but is part of the lifestyle that they dreamed about so there are some things to consider.  Golf communities have become very popular especially in the warmer climates.  Often, residents who have built a home in these locations will get golf included or greatly reduced as part of the association fees that are usually part of this type of arrangement.

If a golf community is not a possibility, membership in a country club may be something to consider.  In this arrangement, you are paying an annual fee that will cover a certain amount of golf – even unlimited sometimes.  Depending on how much you play this could cut your cost considerably.  Keep in mind that the cart fee is usually not included.  Also, in some of the upscale clubs there may also be a one-time entrance fee so be sure to consider that.

Some clubs are much more exclusive than others and want to keep it that way.  Quite often, in these types of clubs, you need to be recommended by a current member but, even then, that is not a guarantee for approval.  There is one particular club in Florida where a list of those who have not been approved for membership reads like a roster for the Rich and Famous.

For most people in retirement golf is a way to enjoy life to the fullest.  There’s nothing better to be out on the course, surrounded by nature and enjoying the friendships that can develop on the greens.  Indeed, many business deals have been consummated during a round, and it is a great way to make new friends and build your social network.

Many creative retirees have learned how to make a little bit of money with a job at a country club or a business related to golf.  Retirement golf is a way of life for some people and there are quite a few seniors who have started a business related to golf that they can actually operate from home.  A website related to golf, for example, can be a way to take your favorite sport and turn it into an income that you can use to fund this sometimes-expensive hobby.  From a website you can offer reviews of courses in your area or even some of the equipment for sale in the marketplace.  Imagine having a company sending you their new driver and asking you to review it on your website that is focused on courses in retirement communities in your area.  Even better, imagine making a referral fee when someone takes your recommendation and makes a purchase online.  This is called affiliate marketing and there are retirees who have started their own business related to golf, travel or almost any hobby or interest you can think of.  This website makes recommendations about travel and other topics, and it is always a pleasant surprise to get a notification that I've made a sale.  Why can't that be you?

Why couldn't you be the "expert" on golf equipment for seniors and courses that were designed for retirees in mind.  The courses that are not too long on distance but challenging just the same.  They used to refer to them as Executive Courses and, when I played golf in my younger days, those would be the courses I would seek out.  You might do a review of the club store and the dining possibilities that can be found at the course.  Starting a website is easier than you think and linking it to an interest or a hobby can create a very enjoyable business and a little income as well. 

Even if your objective isn't to make money, having a website makes you an influencer and that gets the attention of businesses that might seek you out for recommendations.  Take some time to explore the internet and see what's already out there in the world of retirement golf, travel and just about any other interest that you can name.  Think about the possibilities that might exist in your future and put aside your concerns that you don't have the skills to create a website.  There's a company out there that will guide you every step of the way.  When I retired, starting a website was nowhere on my list of things that I wanted to do.  I have to tell you that, six years later, the time I spend maintaining this website is very enjoyable.  I love to write and this venue gives me the platform to write about almost anything as long as it can be related to retirement and that means that just about anything is fair game.  Why not explore the possibilities?  It's time to Enjoy Retired Life and golf to the fullest!

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