It’s 2016. Each year, every golfer sets the goal of playing more golf. Then we make excuses. Then December rolls around and the golf season is over. If you can avoid saying these 10 excuses in 2016, there is a good chance you will be able to play more golf this year.

Excuse - I don’t have enough time Solution – Time is a hot commodity. Instead of playing at a peak hour, get the first tee time at 6am so you can get your 18 holes in by 9:30am. You can always play mini golf which should take less than an hour.

- I don’t have enough time Time is a hot commodity. Instead of playing at a peak hour, get the first tee time at 6am so you can get your 18 holes in by 9:30am. You can always play mini golf which should take less than an hour. Excuse – I’m not good at golf Solution – Get lessons. There are over 27,000 PGA Professionals in the US who are in the business of helping your golf game. Find a professional

– I’m not good at golf Get lessons. There are over 27,000 PGA Professionals in the US who are in the business of helping your golf game. Find a professional Excuse – I don’t have anyone to play with Solution – There are a lot of golf “social networks” out there. Look at local meet up groups or download an app like GolfMatch which helps you connect with local golfers. Hopefully the guy you are playing with isn't wearing a hat like this!

Excuse – My significant other won’t let me Solution – Make a compromise. Buy him/her clubs and invite them to come with you.

– My significant other won’t let me – Make a compromise. Buy him/her clubs and invite them to come with you. Excuse - It’s too expensive Solution – Play twilight golf to save money. If cost is your concern, look for greens fee deals on websites like GolfNow or Groupon.

- It’s too expensive Play twilight golf to save money. If cost is your concern, look for greens fee deals on websites like GolfNow or Groupon. Excuse – It’s not fun playing the same courses with the same people Solution – Compete in a golf tournament or join a league. Nextgengolf welcomes any avid or recreational golfers for the City Tour during the summer. It's always fun to meet new people and join a team.

– It’s not fun playing the same courses with the same people Compete in a golf tournament or join a league. Nextgengolf welcomes any avid or recreational golfers for the City Tour during the summer. It's always fun to meet new people and join a team. Excuse – I do not have clubs Solution – Buy a set. Simple as that. There are a lot of websites like ebay where you can get a used set of golf clubs for around $100-$200. You do not need a Mercedes for your first set.

– I do not have clubs – Buy a set. Simple as that. There are a lot of websites like ebay where you can get a used set of golf clubs for around $100-$200. You do not need a Mercedes for your first set. Excuse – I do not know where to play Solution – Use the Golf Channel’s Golf Advisor site which provides reviews and information on courses.

– I do not know where to play – Use the Golf Channel’s Golf Advisor site which provides reviews and information on courses. Excuse – It’s too cold outside or it’s raining Solution – I’m a fair weather golfer myself, so easier said than done. If you had a tee time scheduled and the weather is poor, try playing simulator golf or visit your local TopGolf with heaters and overhead coverage.

– It’s too cold outside or it’s raining I’m a fair weather golfer myself, so easier said than done. If you had a tee time scheduled and the weather is poor, try playing simulator golf or visit your local TopGolf with heaters and overhead coverage. Excuse – I do not have a car Solution – Uber. Zip Car. Lyft. Carpool. Enough said.

Will 2016 be the year you commit to playing more golf? What is your #1 excuse?

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