Some tournaments add to that thrill of accomplishment by offering hole-in-one contests with major prizes — usually either cash or big-ticket items — as part of their events. Rather than hoping no one makes the shot so the tournament doesn't have to pay out, event organizers buy insurance to cover the prize. A bigger prize obviously costs more in insurance coverage.
Prize money isn't the only coverage available, though. Some tournaments award new cars, boats or vacation packages. How the prize money is to be paid out also affects the cost of coverage.
The odds of any one player making a hole-in-one doesn't change based on the number of players participating in a contest; however, the more players who participate, the higher the probability that a hole-in-one will be accomplished. The cost of the coverage, therefore, increases when larger number of players compete in the event.
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Is there a paddle program in the winter? What about activities around the holidays for children? Those non-golf extras should be considered in determining the worth of a club membership.
After all, a membership can force you to get out and enjoy yourself. Travel and taxes are going to be the big expenses, with caddie fees coming in third. Mickelson griped a few years back about paying 63 percent of his income in taxes alone, and that was before taking care of his then-caddie Bones Mackay and jetting around to tournaments.
He has since announced he has plans to move to Jupiter, Fla. But for players not making millions those expenses become more of a factor. Your caddie takes almost 10 percent. As with most professional athletes, professional golfers make a lot of money.
One weekend may change the course of their entire lives. The weekly expenses associated with playing professionally often go unseen and unrealized. By now, I hope you have a little bit better of an idea of how much it truly costs to be a professional golfer.
Looking to take your game to the next level? Check out our recommendations page which is packed with helpful resources for golfers! Alex is a budding attorney, freelance writer, and golf enthusiast. He has also spent several years working as a fore-caddy and has travelled the continent playing iconic courses like Pebble Beach, Kapalua, and more.
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