Ive spent the past couple of weeks playing the brand newMario Golf: Super Rushon the Nintendo Switch.
And you know what?
But… theres a hitch.
COVID restrictions are being lifted across the globe.
And Im being pressured to go outside.
Luckily, I have the ancient art of mathematics by my side.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
You are most welcome.
I live in Amsterdam, so Im going to use figures from around here.
The cheapest day pass for a game of golf atthe Amsterdam Old Courseis52.50, or$62.70.
Already, Mario Golf is better value.
But lets say I want to play once a week for a year?
Well, thats gonna set me back$3,260.40.
What about clubs though?
Or I found I can get a nice looking set from Wilson for$477.74(400).
The latter is the cheaper option, so lets go with that.
You might think were done but youd be wrong.
Unlike Mario Golf, you have to dress like a fucking nerd when you play real golf.
Because were not made of time, I went back toDecathlonto put together a cheap golf outfit.
I could include other costs in here, such as food or travel, but that seems unfair.
Lets just call it equal.
What weve ended up with is that playing real golf will cost about$3,947.12.
Thanks for solving that, maths.
What about the hidden benefits of playing real golf?
I hear you: golf is about more than just money.
What about the mental health benefits (+1)?
Meeting people (+1)?
The gentle exercise (+1)?The immersion in nature (+1)?
THATS FOUR WHOLE POINTS.
Mario Golf: Super Rushcan compete with that too.
And you canuse motion controlsif youd like to get the blood pumping (+1).
Thats four points each: were tied.
But lets reverse things a little here.
Who do you picture when I say Mario Golf?
Its Mario, right?
With a golf club.
That, friends, is a happy picture (+1).
But if I ask you to picture someone playing real golf, who comes to mind?
Youre currently picturingDonald Trump playing golf(-1,000,000,000).
No one needs that.
Do with this information what you will.
