I love golf, but is it really a sport?

Question

big tim: Don't forget that ESPN plays poker, too.

Answer 1

Yes it is.

Answer 2

It takes SOME for of athleticism... and it involves a ball.... its on ESPN.... i would say so

Answer 3

see you on the fairway

Answer 4

From Merriam-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary:

1 a : something that is a source of pleasant diversion : a pleasing or amusing pastime or activity : RECREATION <spent the afternoon in sport and play> b obsolete : SEXUAL DALLIANCE : amorous play c obsolete : a theatrical performance d : a particular play, game, or mode of amusement: as (1) : a diversion of the field (as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, or athletic games); also : any of various games (as bowling, rackets, basketball) or comparable diversions usually played under cover (2) : a game or contest especially when involving individual skill or physical prowess on which money is staked

Answer 5

Anything you can compete in technically is a sport. So yes Golf is a sport. They have to be in shape well enough to walk about 5 to 6 miles a day.Though more of a mental sport it has it's physical aspects to it too. You can tear your shoulder,blow out your back injure your wrists,so yea I believe that golf is a sport.

Answer 6

If it's played by the best in the world, it's a sport. If it's played by me and some buddies, it's really just a game.

Answer 7

who cares? all you have to remember is that it's fun. who care what others think

Answer 8

Depends if you play it or not.  Anyone how doesn't play it will laugh at anyone who calls it a sport.  Anyone who plays will call it a sport.

Or maybe it just me.

Answer 9

the ways the pros play it yes it is a sport.

Answer 10

If golf isnt a sport, then I dont know what is.  Look at the definition of 'sport'.  You will find golf easily meets the criteria for a sport.  If you dont think golf is an athletic activity, well then, you're just ignorant.  Trying to compare golf with poker is silly.

Answer 11

h**l ya. if some of thoes other sports are considered sports like cheer, ping pong, cheerleading, and things like that, then golf should be a shoe in. It's alot harder than it looks, try it!

Answer 12

If Tiger Woods isnt an athlete than someones gotta tell me who is.