I used to play a lot of golf, and yes, in the long run it is more expensive. I used to play 30-40 rounds a year, mostly at cheaper courses, but even at $40-60/round and walking, you can imagine it adds up year after year. The clubs are cheap by comparison. My irons were decent ones at $800; a used driver was $200, used putter and wedges--$200, old beat up 3 and 5 woods--negligible. That's already the price of a decent entry level bike.