Making the Invisible Visible
~500 words. 3 min read.
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “money can’t buy happiness,” and thought, Sure, but it can buy a new driver, so same thing. Enter Invisible Wealth by Jennifer Wines, a book that flips the script on what it means to be rich. Spoiler alert: it’s not about the zeros in your bank account—it’s about the people standing on the tee box with you, ribbing you for slicing that last drive into oblivion.
In the Rich Golf Guys universe, this idea hits closer to the pin than a perfectly struck wedge shot. Wines argues that real wealth isn't measured in dollars, but in the depth of your relationships. And let’s face it, you don’t need a mansion or a Maserati to feel like a million bucks when you’re three holes deep into a Saturday morning round with your crew. That belly laugh after a buddy's tragic bunker shot? Priceless.
Relationships Are the New Rolex
Wines breaks down wealth into tangible (money, assets, etc.) and intangible (relationships, time, experiences). Guess which one gets overlooked? That’s right—the stuff you can’t slap a price tag on. But think about it: Who’s going to help you track down your ball in the rough or keep your spirits high after a triple bogey? It’s your golf buddies, not your stock portfolio.
We like to say that spending 4-5 hours on the course with your friends is more than just a game—it’s an investment. Not in your handicap (though, hey, we all hope for that), but in the camaraderie that makes life richer than any hedge fund ever could. Wines might call that invisible wealth, but we’d just call it the glue that keeps our lives together.
Building Your “Wealth Portfolio” on the Course
Every round of golf is like contributing to your relationship IRA. Each shared high-five after a birdie, groan after a missed putt, or heated debate over gimme etiquette compounds into a wealth of connection that grows over time. The best part? No market crash can touch it.
Wines says relationships are the most undervalued asset class, and we couldn’t agree more. Sure, a shiny new putter is tempting, but what’s a solo round compared to a day with your favorite foursome? Your relationships might not have resale value, but they’re the only wealth that grows exponentially without requiring a second mortgage.
The Takeaway: Invisible Wealth > Material Wealth
Jennifer Wines’ Invisible Wealth is a love letter to the relationships that make life worth living—and, let’s be honest, make golf worth playing. Sure, hitting a long drive feels great, but it’s the banter, the jokes, and the shared beers at the 19th hole that turn a round into a memory.
So, next time you’re out on the course, take a moment to soak it all in: the sound of your buddy’s driver whooshing through the air, the smell of fresh-cut grass, and the unspoken understanding that this—this—is what wealth really looks like.
And if you still want to feel rich, just sink that 20-foot putt. Trust us, nothing beats the bragging rights.
Grab a copy of Invisible Wealth, give it a read, and feel like a Rich Golf Guy next time you’re on the first tee box.
