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I find this debate interesting, I'd like to see what the people here think.
Bring in the physics argument: Try hitting a round moving baseball with a round bat and tell it where to go. It's the toughest sport out there to be great at. You're legendary if you are successful 40% of the timeNot close, of course it is. Maybe changed a lot with the use of PED's but it is still a sport. Love to see how many "athletes" who think otherwise can get up there and hit a 98 MPH fastball or after missing one then try to hit a 77 MPH slurve. The go out and dive for a line drive to left field or a hot one hopper in the infield.
Anyone who thinks otherwise is ignorant.
I find this debate interesting, I'd like to see what the people here think.
No way am I inclined to lump golf in with those other three, but (just like the OP) you are allowed your own opinion.leisure activities: golf, horse shoes, bowling, lawn darts etc.
No way am I inclined to lump golf in with those other three, but (just like the OP) you are allowed your own opinion.
Golf, however, is not a sport since no athletic ability, only skill, is necessary. If golf was a sport, 80 years old wouldn't be able to play. Ever see a foursome of 80 years olds on the course? Yup. Is there a senior PGA tour? yup. Is there a "senior" league in any other "sport"...no.
Baseball is a sport that relies more on skill than athletic ability. That's why horribly fat and out of shape pitchers can not only make a MLB roster, but be the star of the team. But regardless, baseball does require athletic ability while playing out in the field, so have to say that it's a real sport.
Golf, however, is not a sport since no athletic ability, only skill, is necessary. If golf was a sport, 80 years old wouldn't be able to play. Ever see a foursome of 80 years olds on the course? Yup. Is there a senior PGA tour? yup. Is there a "senior" league in any other "sport"...no.
By this definition...My criteria: if the ability to run or move fast is a benefit then it is a sport. Baseball is a sport. Stock car racing ,marbles and golf are not.
The question is not what is less of a sport than baseball, but is baseball a sport. No need to bash try to make baseball look better at the expense of another clear sport.Baseball is a sport that relies more on skill than athletic ability. That's why horribly fat and out of shape pitchers can not only make a MLB roster, but be the star of the team. But regardless, baseball does require athletic ability while playing out in the field, so have to say that it's a real sport.
Golf, however, is not a sport since no athletic ability, only skill, is necessary. If golf was a sport, 80 years old wouldn't be able to play. Ever see a foursome of 80 years olds on the course? Yup. Is there a senior PGA tour? yup. Is there a "senior" league in any other "sport"...no.
Your pretty much saying the same thing about baseball and golf. Hand and eye coordination as well as muscle memory for both but you have to run, dive and occasionally move a bit in baseball. Oh wait the PGA tour was just averaging walking about 9-10 miles at the US Open while at Chambers Bay. I'm guessing your comparison to 80 year olds playing wouldn't be doing that now would they? The pros don't play in carts and they are mostly athletic too minus the occasional Tim Heron. 80 year olds aren't hitting the ball 350 yards and walking 10 feet so that analogy is ridiculous. Hell if you want to go that far there are plenty of 40 and over and 50 and over baseball leagues too - hockey too - basketball too. Anyone can play anything as long as they want but can you compete at the highest pro level?
Golf is absolutely a sport, maybe not in the traditional basketball, baseball, hockey, football, soccer sense without contact but it takes many athletic abilities to be real damn good.
A golfer doesn't walk 9-10 miles....where did that number come from?
18 holes is about 3.5 miles: (350 yards/hole X 18 holes) / 1760 yards = 3.5 miles). And, a pro golfer walks those 3.5 miles over 4 hours. That's a stunning 0.875 MPH. In comparison, a 5 year old at Disney World doubles or triples that because they go from the time the park opens in the morning until it closes at night.
A golfer doesn't walk 9-10 miles....where did that number come from?
18 holes is about 3.5 miles: (350 yards/hole X 18 holes) / 1760 yards = 3.5 miles). And, a pro golfer walks those 3.5 miles over 4 hours. That's a stunning 0.875 MPH. In comparison, a 5 year old at Disney World doubles or triples that because they go from the time the park opens in the morning until it closes at night.
Golf is a sport if you want to call it that, no harm. I see it as an activity. But golfers are not athletes. Baseball players are...if you exclude some pitchers and/or first basemen.