Mini Tour Pro Reveals Shocking Cost And Skill Requirements For Professional Golf Success
Professional golfer Alex Romo recently shared a detailed breakdown of the financial reality of competing on mini-tours, highlighting the significant costs and exceptional skill level required to make a living at golf's developmental levels.
Breaking down the expenses for a single tournament at the Asher Tour's Wigwam Classic:
- Entry fee: $1,350
- Hotel (4 nights): $600
- Fuel (1000-mile round trip): $280
- Golf balls: $60
- Food: $200 Total expenses: $2,490
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Tournament Details:
- Field size: 117 players
- Winner's prize: $20,000
- Required finish to break even: 7th place
- Winning score: 16-under-par
- Course specifications: 7,345 yards, 75.0 rating, 137 slope
To put the scoring in perspective:
- Winner Michael Feagles played to a +8.3 handicap
- World #1 Scottie Scheffler typically plays to a +7.5 handicap
- The key difference: Scheffler would earn $2 million for a similar performance on the PGA Tour
Romo's personal result:
- Score: One-over-par total
- Missed cut by three shots
- Played to a +2.5 handicap
- Earnings: $0
This revealing breakdown demonstrates the significant financial challenges and exceptional skill level required to compete successfully at professional golf's developmental levels, even for highly skilled players.