I dont beleive it is its more of a hobby i feel a sport is somthing where you can sweat on a cold day. i suppose i could sort of consider it a sport without the buggy because walking around carrying a big bag can be quite hard but with a buggy there is no way i would say its a sport
2006-07-04 18:25:58 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
Yeah, golf is a sport. But it can also be the equivalent to fat dudes drinking beer and playing softball. To hit a golf ball 350 yards straight everytime and anytime requires tremendous coordination and strength. Plus, to keep that up over 18 holes is a feat in itself. Even if you ride in cart, there's a big difference between your first swing and your last. I'd call it a sport because I've tried on and off for years to get it right, but never can I escape past newbie status.
If you really want to argue the validity of some sports using the 'sweat test' as a primary marker, look at billiards, poker, skeet shooting, darts, and some forms of auto racing. They're all activities that take intense concentration and skill to master, but the difference between winning and losing is based upon endurance of the mind.
In the end, I guess we're prone to call anything a sport that encompases breathing and thinking. However, some sports do have more gifted athletes than others.
2006-07-04 18:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by rattwagon 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what level you play the game. Tiger Woods works out at least as hard as your average baseball player, and walking 18 holes in the sun is not an easy thing; although the players have their caddies carry their clubs. Pros are forbidden to use cars. The game uses a ball, it is played out doors, it is played on a large field (or course), there are rules, there is a league that pays out money to the top players. I'm sure you can see at least some similarities to other professional sports. You also have to walk several miles during the course of a three to four hour round and then repeat the process for three to four days. All this and an incredible amount of mental pressure is placed on the athlete because they realize if they do not perform well they could face being ousted from the league or more likely lose a great deal of money.
Oh well I say this without ever playing the game.
2006-07-04 19:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rtaylor32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh for sure. Although I sense a touch of sarcasm in your answer, I'll answer it cos I'm bored.
Put it like this. I'm a 3 handicap golfer, and I can tell you I eat like a horse, and golf is the only exercise I do. If I didnt play golf, I'd be the size of a house. After a half hour on the range, regardless of weather, I'm sweating, hard. Same for after a round of golf. I'm fit and healthy, but if your trying to hit a golf ball 280 yards plus for 4 1/2 hours, you're gonna be pooped. I hit that thing damned hard. Try it.
2006-07-05 02:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dave K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently you've never played golf or you'd know that walking 18 holes in the cold WILL cause you to break a sweat. Only the Country Club set d rive golf carts. Most purists walk.
2006-07-04 18:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golf is certainly a sport. Check the dictionary definitions.
Sport [noun] Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.
A particular form of this activity.
An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.
An active pastime; recreation.
2006-07-04 18:35:03 · answer #5 · answered by omazzri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that a sport is anything played with some sort of ball. so yes Golf is a sport. Poker, no. Golf and Soccer are, and i dont admit that about Soccer too often.
2006-07-04 18:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by clz19872005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol stupid Q lol But heres and answer, I love Golf and by no means am i biased in saying that yes i believe its a sport. Its very physically taxing when done properly. And it takes a termendus amount of skill. Which in my mind is a sport.
IMO
2006-07-04 18:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a sport because y do u think u see tiger woods winning a bunch of tournys and second of all its not a buggy its a GOLF CART
2006-07-05 04:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is up-to you ,to consider it a sport or otherwise.People do play it as sport and it does fall into the category of sport.
2006-07-04 18:30:51 · answer #9 · answered by khan a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask any professional athlete if golf is a sport. I believe they will answer yes every time.
2006-07-04 20:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by John T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋