One of the montly golf publications actually did an informal survey of a few Tour players a month or so ago, and published random results. The curiosity I guess comes from the fact that Tour players probably have to do a lot of tipping at every tournament, to acknowledge those that help them in and around the clubhouse, along with the occasional money card/dice game, etc. The results that were published were rather interesting, ranging from one Tour employee who carried ZERO cash (used a debit card for everything), to Phil Michelson, whose reputation for dropping MAJOR tips on waitresses, et al, is legendary (A $20 tip for two hot dogs, a $100 tip for serving him dinner at a restaurant). The article did tell us at the end that Mickelson carried on him (at that time) $8,100 in cash. Some in hundreds and some in 20's.

The other interesting one was Zach Johnson and his caddie. Turns out that Zach carries less than his caddie, as I guess his caddie is always involved in some sort of card game, and carries about $800 on him at all times. (The numbers may be escaping me, so I apologize for any inaccuracies for those who read the article.

All that said, it is a curious question to ask, and obviously you don't have to participate if you don't want to. And because I brought it up, I'll disclose...

I generally pay most everything with a debit card, and usually have less than $40 in cash on me. Not much of a need to tip in cash anymore, as most restaurants take plastic, but I do like to pay my barber in cash ($15 for the cut and a $5 tip).

The thread is open, have fun.

I generally carry about $100 or so with me, but pay for anything above $20 or so with plastic. I have friends that carry around $1,000 or more all the time, but they also have bookies and hang out in bars, so I guess the occasional need for larger dollar amounts must crop up from time to time.

Regarding haircuts, my barber is an aging 1970's hippie that still plays bass in a local rock band and and owns his own one chair barber shop. He charges $13 for a cut (and a very nice one, at that). I tip him $3.

I currently have $10.00 on me. I don't carry much cash.

If I have any cash in my wallet, it's a rarity. My wife usually takes all my cash anyway...

I'll take out $20-$40 and use it to pay for incidentals like coffee or snacks and that lasts me a week or two. Most everything else I'll pay using a debit card.

    I generally carry $1,000.00 minimum. The reason: I am a gambler and play Poker. Most gamblers carry alot of cash. If they don't they are not gamblers...LOL!

      Usually under $100, but occasionally over several hundred when I take family out to dinner or shopping. I really don't like at anytime the card left my sight. Used to be under $20 and occasionally $100, inflation.................
      I'm ok using the credit/debt card when I have full sight of it. Several golf courses don't even let their employees touch your card, you slide the card through the processor at the counter and that's it.

      There is a popular local restaurant which scam off customers credit/debt cards for years, when caught it was reported in the 6 figures.

      I also prefer using credit card than debt card, simply because the extra layer of protection it offers.

        Release There is a popular local restaurant which scam off customers credit/debt cards for years, when caught it was reported in the 6 figures.

        I also prefer using credit card than debt card, simply because the extra layer of protection it offers.

        This is wise to think about. Good strategy to consider.

            Use credit cards for most stuff, the travel miles pay for my trip to desert storm every year.

            Cash in pocket usually 100-200

            PIGDivot

            I know the owner of the restaurant , he was doing fine financially, didn't understand why he took a chance and went to serve time for almost a year.
            I did hear that he was addicted to gambling, as most of the Chinese restaurant owners.

              I usually don't carry cash. Used to only carry cash, but now it's not necessary. The only place I tip in cash is my Barber who I've been going to regularly since about 1989. I'm on my 2nd one in the same shop as the 1st 1 retired. With the exception of my 4 years in high school I went to the same shop, only the #1 that retired's Dad cut my hair as a kid.

              Cut- $12
              Tip- $5

              Had something happen the other day that never had happen or heard of before. Took the wife's car to get her oil changed and tires rotated at a BIG dealership here in the Cincy area (McCluskey Chevrolet) that we've been going to for years depending on what we need done. I have 2 friends that work there. Regular oil changes and tire rotations there. When I went to pay the lady said there is a place on there for gratuity. I said, "SERIOUSLY??? Since when???", she responded "Just in the past few months". My response was "maybe you should pay your employees & technicians more, no thanks". I will say this, they're a BIG place with more than 1 dealership in the area and offer amenities like snacks, water or beverages which I don't partake because I'm there to get in and out. Until they start serving me alcohol, real food and entertainment, there will be no tip from me for an oil change and tire rotation.

              As I sit here naked at my computer, I realize I'm carrying no cash... 'cause I have no wallet... 'cause I have no pockets... 'cause I have no clothes. Let that image sear into your brain for a bit. 😃

              I usually try to carry around $50. I use a CC for as much as I can.

              I carry less than $100 usually unless I am going to an event of some type and then I might bump it up a bit. Otherwise I use my card for most everything.

              I pay for most things with a credit card, but I usually carry $60-160 in cash. I usually tale $140 out of the bank at a time and that usually lasts me a month. A lot of it goes to my 18 year old for gas, etc.

              Outside of a rare online purchase, hotel reservation, car rental or airline ticket - I'm pretty much living a cash-only lifestyle. Fewer checkbook entries, lesser odds of fraud, etc.

              And I'm actually spending less money that way, because a budget is only as good as knowing you have X amount of dollars and how long you have to make that last. With two kids in college - it don't last near long enough!

              What is this cash you speak of??

              Vending machines take cards now. No need to carry cash anymore.

              Usually $60 or less. That is the fast cash amount for debit card at ATM for my bank. After that, use the debit card for most things.