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Originally Posted by MattDMB72  I can't believe there are people that wouldn't consider golf a sport. I am actually a professional golfer and train just as hard for golf as I would for any other sport. I think the part people are confusing, is that playing golf recreationally and being a professional are in two totally different leagues. When I played in college you played tournaments with 36 holes in one day, and you carry your own bag. So for anyone who says that doesn't take any endurance, go strap a 35 pound bag on your back and then go walk 12 miles up and down hills all day, cause thats what it comes out to. Go stand on a driving range for 4-6 hours a day and hit balls continuously and tell me that there's not strength involved. Try hitting a ball 300 yards with a club moving at 125 mph and say that there's not speed involved. I know there are exceptions to the rule, and there are definitely some out of shape golfers, but its no different than being a kicker in the NFL or being a DH in baseball. Those guys would absolutely be considered athletes and they only have one skill that they have to master. I mean I guess I'm partial but thats my 2 cents. |
Ok. I was in the Army and WE all had to do that everyday but we had about 60 pounds strapped to our back and had to walk up and down more than just hills......So are you saying that we are athletes in the army? I wouldnt. Trust me, their are not very many athletic men/women in the army. That would just make you in good shape. You dont have to be athletic to walk 12 miles with 35 pound bag strapped to your back. Thats a bunch of rubbish.