Golf Tips: Play More Golf

There is nothing more important to a golf fanatic than finding a way to play more golf.  I’m sure we’ve all tried the same list of ways to accomplish this goal but here is a quick list of unique tips you might not have thought of so far. 1.  X-Files can wait.  Yes, there is a magic little thing about TV these days called DVR.  Set it and save it.  This goes for any shows you love to watch including the news and major sporting events.  I mean… some things shouldn’t wait, like the final few holes of PGA Tour Sundays, but most things can indeed wait.   2.  Put your phone down and turn it off.  Okay, don’t get too crazy here but what I mean is if you are going to call in “sick” to work so you can hit the links be sure to turn off social media.  Believe it or not the boss can see all even with the best of privacy settings.  Don’t bother guessing whether or not your boss knows the ways of the hashtag, just keep this little secret of hooky golf to yourself.   3.  Shorten your game.  Find the local Par-3 course and go hit a round saving you on average about 2 hours for 18 holes.  Need it to be an even shorter time period?  Try just 9 holes.  Many of these courses don't have a 9-hole rate but that's okay because the greens fees are far less expensive than a standard full length round of golf.  Your short game will also thank you greatly! 4.  Invite your spouse.  Yes, by making your golf outing a date with your loved then you get the green light to go play golf.  Believe it or not playing with your significant other can be really fun and hey… if you can make the date a good time then the more likely you’ll be able to convince him or her to go play with you again.  Wah lah, another golf outing!   5.  For every latte, throw that money into a golf jar.  The average cup of coffee at the store costs $2.38 which is about $70 per month.  Maybe instead buy a standard $15 one pound bag of coffee to brew at home which breaks down to about an average cost of $0.27 per cup.  That's a savings of $2 per day!  That money can easily be used for a great monthly round, or two depending on where you play.  So you may be a bit tired but at least you’re playing more golf!   What other tips can you think of that aren’t on the standard list?