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The popularity of golf in Asia is astonishing.
Especially in Japan and Korea, the enthusiasm for golf seems to not only match but sometimes even surpass that of Western golf-advanced countries.
However, I can’t shake off the sense of discomfort I feel about this passion where golf exists as a part of life.
It stems from the high priority given to golf, the exorbitant fees for playing, and the gap between these costs and local income levels.
Is it really worth investing so much into golf?
As an American, I find the way Japanese and Korean people think about golf and how closely they tie it to their lives perplexing.
While adapting to the environment and accepting customs, I still find myself asking, “Am I missing something?”
For those around me, golf might be an important element of self-realization and human relationships, but from an outsider’s perspective, I can’t help but sense the underlying social burden and pressure.
And now, I’d like to talk about the second mystery.
