View Poll Results: Is golf a sport?
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Yes
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12-14-2011, 09:31 AM
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Is golf a sport?
Yes or no?
Why do you think so?
Why do you think it isnt?
Whos the burden of proof on here?
This could be a fantastic discusion if we keep it civil 
Remember, this isnt meant to demean the game of golf. Not at all.
For example, my favourite game in the world is 8 ball. But it's not a sport. It doesnt take anything away from it, its more for classification purposes than anything else.
Of course, that doesnt mean golf isnt, Im just saying.
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Federer is a clown who only beat mugs, making his slam victories less meaningful.
Now since Nadal won many of his titles against a clownish Federer, it means Nadal's victories are also cheapened.
And finally, since Nole beat a clownish Nadal in many of his slam victories, his achievements are further cheapened.
Conclusion: everyone is a clown, playing in a neverending clown era.
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12-14-2011, 09:37 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
yes
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12-14-2011, 09:56 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
Nope.
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“There’s so many athletes, tennis players around the world,” he continued, trying to put his life into some kind of perspective, “they want to be the best in what they do. They want to succeed. Many of them, they don’t succeed in the end. I’m fortunate to have this opportunity and succeed.”
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12-14-2011, 09:59 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
No. It's a game.
That isn't to take anything away from it. Games are some of the best things in the world - chess, backgammon, bridge, cribbage, go, Trivial Pursuit, doctors & nurses....
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12-14-2011, 10:01 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
Yes, but it's a joke sport like F1
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12-14-2011, 10:02 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
lol of course yes
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12-14-2011, 10:05 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
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Originally Posted by Sophocles
No. It's a game.
That isn't to take anything away from it. Games are some of the best things in the world - chess, backgammon, bridge, cribbage, go, Trivial Pursuit, doctors & nurses....
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golf takes physical ability
games take mental ability or luck
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12-14-2011, 10:08 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
How about chess? Golf seems very physically demanding when compared to chess no?  And some people consider chess a sport.  |
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12-14-2011, 10:10 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
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golf takes physical ability
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If a 45-50 year old guys can successfully compete on top level, it's not much of a physical ability.
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“There’s so many athletes, tennis players around the world,” he continued, trying to put his life into some kind of perspective, “they want to be the best in what they do. They want to succeed. Many of them, they don’t succeed in the end. I’m fortunate to have this opportunity and succeed.”
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12-14-2011, 10:12 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
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Originally Posted by 156mphserve
golf takes physical ability
games take mental ability or luck
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Jenga?
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12-14-2011, 10:12 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
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Originally Posted by 156mphserve
golf takes physical ability
games take mental ability or luck
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Darts? Snooker? Shove ha'penny? Hopscotch?
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12-14-2011, 10:13 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
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Originally Posted by Taejin
If a 45-50 year old guys can successfully compete on top level, it's not much of a physical ability.
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This.
Sorry but something you can do standing around in a jumper is not a sport.
Unless it's cricket of course.
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12-14-2011, 10:15 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
How about fishing, then?
I don't understand how archery, javelin throw, etc... are more of a sport than golf.  and these are olympic sports..
Last edited by arm : 12-14-2011 at 10:21 AM.
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12-14-2011, 10:16 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
It has been said that golf is a great way to ruin a perfectly good walk and I totally agree!
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12-14-2011, 10:28 AM
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Re: Is golf a sport?
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How about fishing, then?
I don't understand how archery, javelin throw, etc... are more of a sport than golf. and these are olympic sports.. |
Athleticism is an essential element in any sport. Arguably, fishing & shooting don't count whereas fox-hunting & bull-fighting do. Javelin requires tremendous athleticism & archery certainly requires more than golf, but in general, just because something is an Olympic discipline, doesn't mean it's a sport, even though it may take a great deal of skill.
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