2007-09-28 04:31:10 · 12 answers · asked by Dr D 7 in Sports ➔ Golf
The idea that steroids would really help in golf and should be banned is a joke. The number one type of performance enhancing drug is actually pain killers (Aleve, Tylenol, etc). If your back hurts too much to swing a club and you take an Aleve and can now swing without pain, doesn't that improve your game a heckuva lot more than taking steroids ever could?
This new drug policy is idiotic. Basically the PGA Tour is trying to prevent people from saying, "Every other sport bans steroids, why don't you?" Steroids will never be a big deal in golf. And I would make sure that if the goal is eliminating performance enhancing drugs, outlawing pain medication should definitely be the top priority.
2007-09-28 05:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by bradleya15 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Drugs that help you get bigger and stronger will help in golf just like any other sport. Everything else being equal, a stronger person will hit the ball farther, more consistently. In addition, many times strength will help when you are hitting out of rough or other bad lies.
Drugs that help your body recover quicker will be an advantage in golf. It is not a tremendously taxing sport, but there are still injuries and fatigue.
2007-09-28 11:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by csharp32514 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Golf is a mental game more than a physical game;. The physical attributes needed to play golf are balance, flexibility, and feel. None of these can be enhanced by steroids. Steroids would actually degrade these characteristics, due to the massive amount of bulk that they add to your body. The only area that they would help in is recovery from an injury.
2007-09-28 14:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Deano7275 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it made you chip and putt better I would say there may be cause for concern. Since drugs mainly affect the function of the large muscle groups I think the issue should be dropped. However, I don't have the time or the lung capacity to tell that to the media. If it's an issue that can be sensationalized, they'll sensationalize it. With eight, 24-7 news channels they need something to bray about.
2007-09-28 12:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by toughnottobeacynic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually steroid can help you in golf. I know from personal experience. I had a back problem that I was given steroids to help me recover from and after I was able to play again I was easily 2 clubs longer and my drive on a 320 yard uphill hole was 6 feet from the hole.
2007-09-29 12:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by John B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More strength means faster swing meaning longer drives. Stronger wrists and forearms might help hitting the ball farther out of the sand or the rough. Faster healing time coming back from injury.
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2007-09-28 11:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A couple of hits from the bowl can make a nice day on the course a great day on the course. Now, if we are talking about professionals, drugs don't help at all, they will just cost the pros strokes and money. For the rest of us though, some recreational drug use can help take the stress out of a sometimes very frustrating game.
2007-09-28 11:37:32 · answer #7 · answered by suspendedagain300 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You could use beta blockers to calm your nerves. A big advantage when making a 6 foot putt can mean over $100,000 if you miss...
Somebody will test positive for them, no doubt.
What, you people think that they only things drugs can do is make you bigger and stronger?
2007-09-28 20:20:04 · answer #8 · answered by H_A_V_0_C 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well if you actuly watch golf all of them are strong and built, not trying to sound gay , drugs would make there club speed unbelievely fast
2007-09-28 11:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by cardinals 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Like, wow, the TREES, man! And do you know - oh my God, I can see EVERY BLADE OF GRASS on the green! Are those - the ants are out to get me, I know it!
2007-09-28 17:57:03 · answer #10 · answered by Scarlet Manuka 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋