Is Golf a Sport?

[cheercheercheer]

What is your definition of a sport and do you consider Golf a sport? Or is it a competition that involves great skill, but is not a sport. Or is it something else?

 

[bicker]

sport == competitive physical activity

 

[SandraVB79]

Golf tournament = 3+ hours walking around with a heavy bag on my back? Heck yeah, it's a sport!

 

[auntpolly]

I guess, technically, but not the way most people do it!!!

 

[ndelaware]

Most people I know ride in a cart and drink beer while on the golf course.

For them it is not a sport.

 

[Pete's Mom]

It's a skill, not a sport.

Hit the ball and then run to the next shot.....now that's a sport!

 

[Rachie0507]

Most people I know ride in a cart and drink beer while on the golf course.

For them it is not a sport.

My DH walks the course with the beer stowed away in the bag. I'm always trying to tell him that the two things cancel each other out, in terms of exercise.

I would say golf is not a sport, but a game that might add some exercise into one's life. I've never actually played though so I'm not real qualified to give an opinion.

 

[ndelaware]

Well at least the walk is good for his heart.

 

[wvrevy]

Yes, golf is a sport. It requires some measure of athleticism and skill AND is completely objective in nature (in other words, it doesn't rely on the judgment of a non-participant for a winner to be determined).

 

[disney4us2002]

Is there a cheerleading vs golf war brewing???

FWIW, I think both are sports.

 

[auntpolly]

Is there a cheerleading vs golf war brewing???

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LOL I was wondering the same thing!!!

 

[NMAmy]

I don't know but does it really matter? Same with cheerleading--as long as you're having fun and enjoying what you're doing, then who cares whether other people consider it a "sport" or not?

 

[bicker]

There are contexts within which it definitely matters, such as when deciding which sports are worthy of being included in intramural, interscholastic, professional, and international sporting associations.

 

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

Is there a cheerleading vs golf war brewing???

I think they're fighting to see who gets to take on the winner of the Sync. Swimming/bowling battle to see who moves on to the quarters?

 

[RUDisney]

sport == competitive physical activity

That's why it's a sport. Because my DH wasn't used to going out during the winter, every time he'd go (when the temperature was above 40 and there was no snow on the course) he'd come back completely sore and spent after walking the course.

He doesn't feel as bad now because he's back to playing 3-4 times per week. His body is used to it again.

 

[Fitswimmer]

I've always viewed sport as something that causes me to break a sweat-and I've only done that on the golf course when it's stupid hot out. I think golf is a very frustrating, but very satisfying game, but it doesn't really fit my definition of sport. I call football, basketball, soccer, hockey and swimming sports..but that's probably because I've played all those.

 

[cheercheercheer]

Is there a cheerleading vs golf war brewing???

FWIW, I think both are sports.

Nah. I also think they are both sports. I love golf, just stink at it.

Just wanted to see if a more mainstream and well known sport would generate the same "it is only a sport if there is a defender" sentiment. Or if the argument against it being a sport was done with the same vehemency and hatred that there was on the cheer thread.

No, just wanted to get the feel of the answers for a very old, traditional game.

Personally, I love Robin Williams monologue on Golf. Can't post it here for obvious reasons, it IS Robin Williams, but it is hysterical. You can find it on YouTube.

 

[bicker]

I've always viewed sport as something that causes me to break a sweat

Doing The Firm, alone, in your basement at home, is not a sport. It is exercise.

A sport is always exercise; exercise is not always a sport.

 

[RUDisney]

Doing The Firm, alone, in your basement at home, is not a sport. It is exercise.

A sport is always exercise; exercise is not always a sport.

I don't think I sweat more EVER than when doing a Firm workout. My DD and I always laugh at how put together the women leading the sweat brigade look. We wish we could have cutaways to freshen ourselves up, too.

 

[komondorok]

Personally, I love Robin Williams monologue on Golf. Can't post it here for obvious reasons, it IS Robin Williams, but it is hysterical. You can find it on YouTube.

OMG. I am a golf widow. DH showed me that video years ago.

I just watched it again on YouTube and had tears rolling down my face.

I can't play golf to save my life, so that is exactly how I feel about golf

Thanks for the reminder!