Mmastodon SportGolf first seen 12 h ago, last 39 min ago, peak #1
Pitch and putt in Vancouver parks opens golf beyond the wealthy
Original: # Golf has, rightly, the reputation of being for the rich. In metro # Vancouver there is a "pitch and putt" in a public
Golf carries a reputation as a sport for the rich, but Metro Vancouver offers a more accessible option: pitch and putt courses located in public parks. Unlike a full round, pitch and putt involves short holes that skip the long driver shots, requiring only a couple of shorter strokes to reach the hole. Commentators note this lowers the cost and skill barrier, letting everyday people play golf without expensive club memberships.
Why now: People are discussing affordable, public alternatives that challenge golf's image as an elite sport.
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- # Golf has, rightly, the reputation of being for the rich. In metro # Vancouver there is a "pitch and putt" in a public park In a normal game of golf, on each hole you have to make 2 or 3 long shots to get closer (driver), a medium one to get close to the hole, and one to roll… · jubiloMX@thecanadian.social · 1
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