Yes
he enjoyed it, and was pronounced to have the makings of a "good
golfer - considerably better than most", but it's just not right
to do this in the desert. It's on my list of mistakes to never
repeat, play golf - go to a temperate zone, race camels - go to
the desert.
Golfers have a lot to be ashamed of, having money
doesn't stop you being as big an idiot as those you consider
yourself superior to - sell that stupid big SUV too - everyone
hates you for driving it.
Don't buy a Prius though, that makes
you look like a manipulative waster.