Other Sporting Activities
So, you never learned because someone told you it was just too expensive...
Would you believe it's priced just like many other sporting activities? Yep! I took a look around the internet and found a few pages that talk about those costs. Let's look at golf, tennis, and bicycling:
What's It Really Cost to Play Golf?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7735-2004Apr13.html
***The Dabbler***
Four dozen balls ($15/dozen): $60
Tees, ball markers, gloves, shoes, other golf shop paraphernalia: $100
Five 9-hole rounds ($22 per): $110
Seven 18-hole rounds ($45 per): $315
19th hole expenses: $120
TOTAL: $705
***Convert on a Budget***
Four group lessons: $120
Subscription to golf magazine: $25
Two golf books: $30
Six dozen balls ($15/dozen): $90
Tees, ball markers, gloves, foolish practice devices, shoes, other pro shop paraphernalia: $200
15 small buckets of balls at practice range ($5 each): $75
Seven 9-hole rounds ($22 per): $154
Eight 18-hole rounds ($45 per): $360
19th hole expenses (including a few lost bets): $200
TOTAL: $1,224
***Golfer With a Mission***
Eight individual lessons: $560
One day-long group clinic: $120
Subscription to golf magazine: $25
Five golf books: $100
Eight dozen golf balls ($20/dozen): $160
Tees, markers, shoes, etc.: $250
Two new clubs (putter, wedge, etc.): $250
21 small buckets of balls ($5 each): $105
Seven 9-hole rounds: $175
14 18-hole rounds: $700
Regional golf trip with pals: $400
19th hole expenses: $300
TOTAL: $3,145
***Serious Player With Available Credit***
10 individual lessons: $800
One regional weekend golf school: $500
Subscriptions to two golf magazines: $50
Golf books, videos, software: $150
10 dozen golf balls ($30/dozen): $300
Tees, markers, shoes, etc.: $300
New driver, wood, wedges and/or putter: $500
20 medium buckets of balls (you quit listening to the advice about your short game, $7 each): $140
10 9-hole rounds ($25 per): $250
20 18-hole rounds ($65 per): $1,300
Regional golf trip with pals: $500
Off-season trip to Florida, Arizona, etc.: $1,200
Golf on "business" trips: $500
19th hole expenses (including more lost bets): $450
TOTAL $6,940
How Much Does It Cost to Play Tennis?
http://wordpress.com/2013/08/28/how-much-does-it-cost-to-play-the-rich-sport-of-tennis/
Proper Attire: $90-$100
Tennis Shoes: $80
Tennis Racquet: $125-$150
Tennis Balls: $20
Court Reservation: $10-$15
$325
How much does it cost to take tennis lessons?
http://crazytennismom.com/2012/02/13/how-much-does-it-cost-to-play-tennis/
Personal cost for private tennis lessons have ranged from $60.00/hr to $90.00/hr
(most coaches will recommend at least one private lesson per week)
Tennis clinics: $15 and $30 per hour
Tournaments and logistics: $200-$300
New Cyclists FAQ
http://oklahomabicyclesociety.com/new-cyclists-faq/
good starter road bike: $600-$800
..."hybrid, comfort, or city bikes": $300-$400 for a decent bike of this type
...and prices can go on up over $1500 for fancy models with lightweight frames and high-end components
...recumbent bike: $700 but most will cost over $1000
...entry level racing or sport touring road bike: $750-$900
...up to $10,000 and more for the more "exotic" models...
...special clothing $50-$300
...minor road-side repairs, especially repair of flat tires (spare inner tube and pump) $20-$100
...hydration pack $45 (camel back)
AVERAGE SCUBA DIVING COSTS averages from around the internet)
Educational Costs: $350
Certification Dives: $150
Rental Cost: $100
Inital Purchases (mask, fins, snorkel, boots): $80, $130, $30, $60
Open Water Weekend (hotel and travel): $100
***$1,000***
Day Dive Excursion -- one weekend day per month -- two dives (after certification)
Rental Cost: $100-$180 x 12 = $1200-$2,160 (yearly expense)
Buying your own equipment: $1,500-$2,500
$240 (tank rentals $10+$10 x 12)
continuing education / specialties courses: $100-$150 each
educational materials: $100
local dive trips: $100-$200
regional dive trips: $500-$1,500
international dive trips: $1,000-$5,000
...DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE OTHER SPORTS THAT HAVE STARTUP COSTS, TRAVEL FEES, OR TRAINING EXPENSES: surfing, skiing, snowboarding, camping, boating, sailing, kayaking, shooting, off-road vehicles, auto racing, motorcycling...
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