Is Golf a Sport?
Golf does not have to include physical Cardio-Vascular Fitness. It is played by individuals on a 'most skillfull wins' basis - is it a Sport? I think it's a competition. Sorry Golfers!
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Golf is definitely has skill involved, but it is an activity, not a sport. It is hard for most to do, but there is really no physical effort that is put forth. Anything that you can do wasted or if you are 100 pounds overweight is not a sport.What foot is your weight on at impact? Golf quiz?
I would have to agree with you. I think its more of a competition (i do a little golfing) It doesnt seem like a sport to me. Just a competition like you said or just a nice game to relax with.What is the lowest pay in Professional Golf ?
It is a sport. Regardless of it being a pretty weak sport and not involving too much athletic ability. The stronger you are the farther you will hit the ball, and also you have to worry about accuracy and it is a competition which..all sports are lol. But yeah its a sportIs golf really boring to watch?
It's a sport. The golfers who are in better physical and cardiovascular shape had an advantage over the others. They are more flexible and are able to hit the ball farther than those who are not as fit. Look at Tiger...he spends more time working out off the course as he does hitting golf balls. Same with players like Vijay Singh. At 45, his fitness routine is insane, and he's in better shape than most of the guys on tour in their 20's. Golf isn't just a bunch of fat guys riding around in carts. Walk an average length golf course and you've walked about 3-4 miles...so yes I consider it a sport for that reason, not even taking into consideration the skill and physical coordination it takes to hit a golf ball well. Play at least 18 holes, 4 days in a row and you will be worn out, physically and mentally.Why did CBS not show the end of the golf Sunday?
you are absolutely correct, because many golfers are out of shape and overweight, and not much physical conditioning and/or fitness is needed to have successGolf, a sport? HA!
No, golf is not a sport.
Its a hobby at best.
- Although I must admit, it is fun to play!
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Yes, golf is a sport. Most of your top golfers work out year round. I know Phil does not. The PGA starts on Thursdays and if you make the cut you play Friday, Saturday and Sunday. that is a lot of golf.Any opinions on LA Purisima Golf Course in Lompoc, CA?
SPORT! Highschools and colleges don't have "lesiure activites" to play as a team and win tournaments and state. Plus, when you have to walk 18 holes... that is considered exercising (while carrying clubs) and so... yea its a sport.I can see where a hobby/leisure activity can come in... like if you are playing on a saturday or sunday and you are riding in a cart and hanging out... now that would be considered a leisure activity.
But for the most part... i believe it is a sport.
Think about this... if it was a leisure activity... would it be shown on national channels..ie abc, nbc, fox etc. Would it have its own Channel? I don't think there is a basketball channel, football channel... but there is a golf channel.
It is a physical sport... when you play in highschool, college, LPGA, PGA you don't ride in a cart... you have to walk. It also strengthens your shoulders and abs (when you swing)
It is also a very difficult sport. you have to know a ton of rules. you have to learn how to swing the club, when to hit what club etc. It is a very competitive sport... it isn't a sport where you can go.. ok that person is winning by two... in golf you never know because one person can hit +2 on one hole and ruin his score but then the next hole he could get an eagle.
Its a leisure activity for the guys who go out on sunday and drink beer, ride around and play.
Its a sport for those of us who play on a team. And its a sport for those who play professionally.
Its only a competition if you play on a competitive league/team.
According to Websters Dictionary, the definition of a sport is:
sport /spɔrt, spoʊrt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[spawrt, spohrt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 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, it IS a sport.
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Tell you what, as a duffer, put on a pedometer and see how many miles you walk during a round of golf. It may not be a cardio sport but how about diving, the vault, the hammer throw, javelin and other explosive sports. They may require strength, agility, or some other trait but they don't elevate the heart for a long enough time to provide any cardio training.People don't believe driving a race car is a sport either but just try to do 500 miles while hanging out there on the very edge of control for hours with out a break. Add the heat, dehydration, and general wear and tear on the body it is almost as bad as a marathon.
I think if you use cardio as a basis for defining a sport you are doing a lot of "sports" a disservice. Of course if you do use it, it makes for a solid definition and very few arguments. If it doesn't raise you pulse to a desired point for 20 minutes then by definition it is not a sport. That would eliminate baseball, football and basketball (with time outs and substitutions). See what I mean, I think defining the word "sport" will cause you more grief than leaving it undefined.
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Really, whocares what you think? We see this nonsense about every month or so and wonder why someone would even post something like this when they clearly have no idea what the game is about.And of course it's a sport.
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Golf is a very physical sport i tell you what take an average golfer and take him too the driving range and have him hit four buckets of balls with the driver only.Then call him the next day and ask him if its a sport.What is the best nickname that i can call to my sweatheart?
Playing golf on weekends is a leisure activity, but playing competitive golf (I have for nearly 10 years, I'm 17) is a sport. It takes a lot of effort to walk 18 holes during a tournament. Courses range from 4-7 miles and as a junior golfer, you are required to carry your clubs, i.e. no caddy or cart. Thats another 20-40lbs on your back. Not to mention your average golf course isn't flat. On the "most skillful wins" idea, you are completely wrong. Many of the players on the Nationwide and Nike Tours are just as skilled as the PGA Tour players. The difference is the mental aspect of the game. Being able to overcome having a bad hole, and not making bad decisions. Thats what seperates the good from the great, not skill. I've heard the argument that golf goes for the lowest score while everything else goes for the highest, but you may be forgetting races. They all go for the lowest time. Golf is just that, a race to see who can get the ball in the hole the fastest.By the way, I have played many sports competitively including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, shot put, discus, powerlifting, tennis, and chess(game not sport), and I have to admit that golf is the most challenging of all of them.
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Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Used by itself, sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors. Sports are used as entertainment for the player and the viewer. It has also proved by experiments that daily exercise would increase mental strength and power to study.What is the best golf bag with all the gadgets and gizmos...carry/stand style?
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