--- title: 29 Struggles Gen-Y Golfers Face description: "In a recent survey, we asked: “What is your biggest challenge as a young adult golfer”; below are 29 responses that define millennial golf." image: https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/american_flag_pants.jpg --- [![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png")](https://nextgengolf.org/) - [NCCGA](https://nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga/) - [City Tour](http://nextgengolf.org/city-tour) - [Blog](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [About Us](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Golf Jobs](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - Resources - [Golf Equipment Deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) # Where college students go for golf Subscribe NCCGA City Tour Industry Subscribe Enter a valid email address - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) - [All Topics](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/topics) - [New Posts](https://blog.nextgengolf.org) - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) # [29 Struggles Gen-Y Golfers Face](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/29-struggles-gen-y-golfers-face) By [Nextgengolf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/nextgengolf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![29 Struggles Gen-Y Golfers Face](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/american_flag_pants.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/29-struggles-gen-y-golfers-face) [Nextgengolf](http://collegegolfpass.com/3728/29-struggles-gen-y-golfers-face/nextgengolf.co) is defining the game for millennial golfers. In a recent survey with our members, we asked: “What is your biggest challenge as a young adult golfer”; below are 29 responses in fewer than 140 characters. 1. ***“Taking it too seriously when I make mistakes”*** 2. ***“Acceptance from older patrons”*** 3. ***“I can’t keep up with the bid dawgs but I’m not a beginner” *** 4. ***“Golf lessons are so expensive!”*** 5. ***“Female players are not respected like male players”*** 6. ***“I’m not very patient”*** 7. ***“20 yard+ green-side bunker shots”*** 8. ***“Everyone plays too slow”*** 9. ***“Often times the staff does not give me friendly looks”*** 10. ***“I am paying for my college, and money is a big issue”*** 11. ***“Not many people play that are my age!”*** 12. ***“Laying up”*** 13. ***“Being taken seriously as I’m genuinely interested”*** 14. ***“I live in a city and courses are too expensive”*** 15. ***“Staying consistent and managing my emotions”*** 16. ***“Finding a course that serves an affordable beverage!”*** 17. ***“Finding other young adults to tee it up with”*** 18. ***“I am a broke college student”*** 19. ***“Staying sharp during the winter”*** 20. ***“Having adults take you seriously”*** 21. ***“Breaking 80″*** 22. ***“Finding time to play during my busiest semester”*** 23. ***“Cost is by far the biggest burden”*** 24. ***“Getting angry after bad shots”*** 25. ***“It’s expensive and takes forever to play in LA”*** 26. ***“I can’t afford to work with a pro”*** 27. ***“My girl friend!”*** 28. ***“Being rushed and not taken seriously”*** 29. ***“LOVING the game but not able to afford it”*** We were fascinated by the 300+ responses we had (and a big thanks to all who filled out our survey). 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