Why do so many old men like golf?

Question

for example: grandpas, rich old dudes, the president.

Answer 1

Probably because it's relaxing and they don't want to sit around and age.  Also because when old people sit around and do nothing, it makes them depressed

Answer 2

they all been married 4 a long time they just gettin away from the missus no matter how far they gotta walk

Answer 3

Several reasons actually.

It IS exercise.

It's out of doors, so you're not cooped up every day.

You can pretty much play most of the year, except deep winter.

Fresh air.

They can hang out with their friends.

It's competitive.

It's not strenuous.

You don't have to worry about kids bothering you.

It's quiet.

It's relaxing.

You can play alone, with the guys, or with their wives.

You don't need special clothes.

It's relatively easy to learn.

You can go to the driving range in bad weather.

There is usually food and cocktails involved.

It's an easy sport for conversation.

It's serious enough a sport that has TV sponcership so they can keep up with the best players.

All in all, it's a great sport for old dudes....or old dudettes.

Answer 4

bc its the only sport thats a sport that doesn't require running. They can be old, fat, and still play the sport well.

Answer 5

I dont know lol thats a good question: )

Anyone know? lol

Answer 6

It s one of the few sports that we can play and still be competitive

Answer 7

It is a chance to get out into nature, have 4 hours of quiet with no phones, no distractions, just you, the course, and the challenge of yourself, and PEACE and QUIET!!!

Answer 8

for older men its a good cardio workout and its also some time away from family that everyone needs every once in a while

Answer 9

Its not stressful on muscles, its slow and leisurly, and helps relax the mind.  

P.S. the president doesn't golf because we are at war and he thought it would look terrible if he was enjoying himself golfing while soldiers were dieing in a foreign country.

Answer 10

Because, it's more of a mentally intense game. Of course some muscle is required but for the most part, you use your mind and judgement. This helps them as they age [even more]

Answer 11

It is because it is easy and relaxing. A good retirement sport.

Answer 12

good ?

ummm i would  say because it is the one sport they can still do at their age, and they are rich old geezers

Answer 13

I wonder if any of the above people ever played golf.  They all said it takes no physical effort and you can't get hurt.  They couldn't be more wrong, and the older the player the more likely he might strain something.  But the real reason they like golf so much is because they get away from their wives for about six hours at a crack and don't have to listen to their droning on about stuff they know nothing about.

Answer 14

Its relaxing, Easy to do, Stressfree, a great source of excersise, and its a great bonding game.

Answer 15

It is competitive, requires skill and is something for them to do while in conversation.

it might be that older men do it as they have more time, and men in particular because women find plenty of chances to talk.

Answer 16

it's easy, they don't have to be athletically built, not a lot of physical exursion... thats what i think at least

Answer 17

well, old men can't run and jump and you don't have to run and jump to play golf.  basketball, tennis, volleyball, softball etc require running.

Answer 18

Well, pick up the club and try to hit the ball, and you'll know. Besides, lots of young dudes are playing these days too.

Answer 19

The current president gave up golf.  Something else he sucks at.  For the most part, it is one of a few sports you can play when you get up in age.

Answer 20

because it's a lot less physical than other sports and still challenging as well as doable with an older body.

Answer 21

because its the only thing their old bodies will let them do with it still being classified as a ''sport''.

i honestly don't know either....  the doctors i work for are always watching golf or practicing their putting in the office...  and they wonder why they're fat.  thats the only physical activity they get.  ugh.  yuch.

Answer 22

easy on the knees. nobody talks to you and is a non contact sport. also you have to be very rich to play so it is also a status symbol. and it sounds better to say that you play golf rather than canasta.

Answer 23

Its because it gets them out of the house after retirement, and after retirement, they are probably ready to slit their throats at home with their wifes for the first time in 40+ years.

Answer 24

cause they are too old to do anything really physical. plus there is such thing as a golf cart... haha

Answer 25

Probably because it's a sport that doesn't require much movement.

1. set up tee

2. swing

3. get in caddy and drive to where the ball landed

Answer 26

Where else can you whack your balls several times a week and have your friends all cheer you on?

Answer 27

It is called a sport so it provides old men with illusion that they are exercising!

Answer 28

I think because golf course is a great place to meet some girls...

Answer 29

it doesnt require alot of physical activity,and its relaxing

Answer 30

its good exercise with all that walking

not so good if you are laze and use a buggy

and it gets them away from the wife for a few hours

Answer 31

Because it is a way men can still be competitive but not physically strain themselves.  It is a no contact, leisurely sport that is built around skill so grandpa can't get hurt while he plays!