Professional touring pro's (on the PGA tour etc.) do not pay to play anywhere. Which I've always found funny, because when you're struggling to become a pro golfer and you need all that free stuff, you don't get it, but as soon as you become a pro golfer and don't need it, its free. read more
Keep in mind, PGA Tour players don’t have to pay to play golf. A lot of them do belong to private clubs where they live so they can practice on their off weeks, but it’s not uncommon for a club to waive the initiation fee for Tour players and just have them pay the monthly dues. read more
An average pro golfer will earn more than $2 million a year as a competitor and will have the opportunities to earn at least as much away from the course. The top-name golfers on tour can earn more than $100 million per year. read more