My aunt who lives in the US told me in one of her emails that her husband has discovered golf and is already an enthusiast. It seems that his every spare time is spent in the golf course. They say that you either love the game or you find it stupid, no in between.
Here in the Philippines, golf is a rich man’s game. It takes more than the salary of your average employee to buy that top-of-the-line golf clubs not to mention your other accessories. That is the reason why most golf courses are found in upscale neighborhoods or military bases. Those who usually play golf are doctors, businessmen, top executives, politicians and top brass of the military. If my aunt and uncle still lived here I am sure he would not have become addicted to the game much less tried it out.
Surprisingly, in one of the public schools we visited in Korea last July they had a small putting area on the rooftop for children to practice golf. Outsiders can also use the facilities. I guess the accessibility of golf to the ordinary salaried men or women would depend on which side of the development quotient your country is in.
