Golf vs Lawn bowls
Golf and lawn bowls have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Golf | Lawn bowls |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $300 | $30 |
Choose golf if
- Costs more to start
- More exploring new places
- Slower to reward you
About $300 to start, then about $80 a month.
Choose lawn bowls if
- Cheaper to start
- Closer to home
- Quicker first wins
About $30 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Golf: Golf Club Set, Golf Glove, Driving range balls Full cost breakdown
- Lawn bowls: About $30 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown