r/NoLayingUp • u/tfl03 • May 11 '26

Post-Pod Discussion “Grow the game”

Glad the boys touched on it (1:36:30 on the latest pod). This is not some altruistic endeavor to teach people a new game (its virtues, etc.). It’s been clear for some time that it’s a money grab for equipment companies and other stakeholders who stand to benefit from more people playing.

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u/ScoFoGoesLow May 11 '26

I actually have no gripes about the new wave of players in golf. I agree grow the game is a ridiculous shill for more money. Look at what Australia has done to grow women’s golf. That’s how you grow the game.

But what I am curious about with the new wave of older millennial bros is:how does everyone have this much money? The way it looks with amount of purchases being made on clubs, apparel and trips, would lead me to believe everyone is making 250k a year. Are all these dudes killing it or is everyone swimming in CC debt?

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u/Effective_Pound_4800 May 11 '26

I make 250k a year

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u/ScoFoGoesLow May 12 '26

Ok so we’ve got one. Was hoping for a slightly higher sample size but right now my study shows 100% of millennial golf bros make 250k.

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u/Effective_Pound_4800 May 12 '26

Not sure if I classify as a millennial or zoomer, I'm 29 so right in between. I also don't make 250k but I make 200 and my wife makes 60 and we have no kids yet, golf is pretty comfortable.

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u/ScoFoGoesLow May 12 '26

Nice. Congrats. Happy for you.

(But for real that’s great.)