I have heard that Golf is a Game but it can also be considered as a Sport. Do you consider Golf as a Game or a Sport or Both and why?
2007-09-07 22:48:38 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 in Sports ➔ Golf
It is both. It doesn't matter what I consider it. It is a game because it has rules. It is a sport because it has eye/hand coordination, planning, strenght, stamina (a couple days ago I walked 9.25 miles carrying a bag), balance, etc. By the way it doesn't matter what you think either it is still both. :-)
2007-09-08 03:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is both. It is a game for sure in that you can play it competetively against others for money or fun. I also consider it a sport, although while it might not be as athletic as some, if you walk it's good exercise and the mental side of golf is by fair the most difficult of all sports.
2007-09-08 22:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Game
2007-09-08 15:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition:
SPORT
1. an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
So, yes golf is a sport.. (Duh?)
If someone were just a meathead and thought that only cage fighting, boxing, and the NFL are sports, then I could understand how golf could easily confuse them.
2007-09-08 09:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by Nic W 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Any activity is considered a sport when it uses one of the following energy systems, namely; Anaerobic Alactic, Anaerobic Lactic and Aerobic energy system.
Anaerobic Alactic - requires no oxygen, uses energy stored in body cell for fuel and is the main source of energy for activity lasting up to 10 sec.
Anaerobic lactic - requires no oxygen, uses carbohydrate for fuel, produces lactic acid and is the chief source of energy for activities lasting between 10 sec to 2 mins.
Aerobic - needs oxygen, uses fats and carbo for fuel, and these are the main source of energy for activities lasting more than 2 minutes.
A single golf swing uses the anaerobic alactic energy system while playing the entire round of 18 holes game requires aerobic energy system. Thus to conclude, Golf is really a sports.
2007-09-09 02:10:33 · answer #5 · answered by ticktag 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what's the difference between a sport and game???
golf is a sport, its physical competition and in comment to one of the other answers itcan be a team event. e.g. the ryder cup
2007-09-09 04:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would lean towards a game in its present state (tour level.) I would move to it being a sport with the following changes.
1 - Players carry their own bag
2 - No caddy/coach/psychologist walking along with players
Less likely, but more interesting
3 - Time limits (no waiting for other players, just bomb it into the group ahead.)
4 - Fans can cheer during shots (heck, I have to play wile my wife and kids talk, yell, etc., these guys should have to also.) - No comments on teaching them etiquette, we play late in the day, on family-friendly course.
2007-09-08 12:07:10 · answer #7 · answered by staffingpro9999 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I consider it a game because its just you. Not a team sport. The only exception to this is boxing.
2007-09-08 03:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
its a SPORT...like when your goin to a football GAME isn't football a sport?
2007-09-08 19:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by Cincyfan0591 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it's just me but I say golf is a waste of time.
2007-09-08 01:40:26 · answer #10 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋