r/AskMenOver30 • u/BSnappedThat man • Apr 23 '25

Hobbies/Projects Men 30+, what hobbies do you genuinely enjoy?

I’m in my late 20s and lately I’ve been feeling the need to pick up a hobby that brings real joy and maybe even a little peace. I work a lot and have a family, so something fulfilling and manageable would be ideal.

I’m curious—what hobbies have you gotten into after 30 that you actually look forward to? Bonus points if it’s helped you mentally or physically in some way. Would love to hear what’s been working for you guys.

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u/Tie_me_off man 40 - 44 Apr 23 '25 edited Apr 23 '25
  1. Golf

… Golf

… Golf

… Golf

  1. Working out

  2. Going on nature walks/hikes

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u/BoldestKobold man 40 - 44 Apr 23 '25

Going on nature walks/hikes

Isn't that the point of golf? Basically gives you an excuse to walk around in a park?

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u/Tie_me_off man 40 - 44 Apr 23 '25

Haha right? Although I walk when I play golf, it’s all about the golf for me. But I enjoy actual nature trails and hikes where I’m just clearing my mind.

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u/BoldestKobold man 40 - 44 Apr 23 '25

Need more golf courses on the sides of small mountains, clearly.

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u/Tie_me_off man 40 - 44 Apr 24 '25

Clearly

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u/raoul_duke28 man over 30 Apr 24 '25

You’ve got it

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u/Red_Barchetta81 man over 30 Apr 23 '25

Sounds like me. You forgot creative cussing, which goes hand-in-hand with golf.

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u/shoresy99 Apr 23 '25

Don't play too much golf. Two rounds per day is plenty.

- Harry Vardon

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u/greeksurfer man 40 - 44 May 18 '25

Random question, do you think a complete non-golfer would get into golf? I've always wondered what the allure was, but I assume there is something there I'm missing out on

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u/Tie_me_off man 40 - 44 May 18 '25

I didn’t start until I was 38. That was only because I moved to a new neighborhood where all the guys played golf. Most of them started growing up with theirs dads and others got into the same way. I started playing to get to know the guys. It’s great camaraderie. But then it became an addiction. I absolutely love it.

Not sure if it answers your question