i play golf occasionally, or at least used to.
i often used to go up to the local 18 hole play-and-play and while away a few hours with a mate.
since moving to germany i’ve been unable to enter onto any course as i don’t have a “platzreife” or “platzerlaubnis”. essentially a piece of paper saying that i know how to conduct myself on a golf course, know the rules to adhere to on a golf course and the etiquette of being on a golf course.
oh, and the “platzreife” costs moeny. can’t remember how much, but you can’t have one unless you’re a member of a club – which costs more money.
golf in germany is very elitist, unlike in the UK.
golf in itself isn’t a bad game. it takes a bit of skill and perseverence, but is very dull to watch and to hear people talking about.
oh, and i’m distinctively working class….