Golfers - Athletes?

[SouthernIrish]

driving that beer cart in college was pretty tricky too :-)

-hand-eye coordination of a NASCAR driver to keep that cart on the paths

-strength because no one lifted those coolers on the cart for me

-endurance because really those miles logged on the course got really boring

[SoCalDomer]

Originally Posted by SouthernIrish

driving that beer cart in college was pretty tricky too :-)

-hand-eye coordination of a NASCAR driver to keep that cart on the paths

-strength because no one lifted those coolers on the cart for me

-endurance because really those miles logged on the course got really boring

you forgot being in shape and being tan... to make sure you got good tips.

[SouthernIrish]

Originally Posted by SoCalDomer

you forgot being in shape and being tan... to make sure you got good tips.

when you are 21, being in shape and tan was the easy part:-)


by the way, my dad hit a hole in one this past Thursday. He wants a parade

[IrishinTN]

I didn't read every post here, but golf definitely involves athletes. I do not golf any more, but to be able to hit shots with pin-point accuracy they way they can and seem to do it every time is amazing, especially coupled with walking as much as they do in a four-day period. Yes, I realize they don't carry their own bags, but one of you go out an walk 18 in the heat four days in a row and tell me what you think.

If you are going to bust on them for weight issues or drinking, well...I have seen some rather rotund football and baseball players in my day, and if the NHL tested for alcohol, they might not have 3 players take the ice every night. Just sayin'.

[BDIrish4ever]

Originally Posted by IrishinTN

I didn't read every post here, but golf definitely involves athletes. I do not golf any more, but to be able to hit shots with pin-point accuracy they way they can and seem to do it every time is amazing, especially coupled with walking as much as they do in a four-day period. Yes, I realize they don't carry their own bags, but one of you go out an walk 18 in the heat four days in a row and tell me what you think.

If you are going to bust on them for weight issues or drinking, well...I have seen some rather rotund football and baseball players in my day, and if the NHL tested for alcohol, they might not have 3 players take the ice every night. Just sayin'.

I am with IrishinTN on this one. Yeah, professional golfers do not look like the stereotypical ideal athlete, but they are excellent athletes in their chosen sport.

[CurtisCandy]

I don't think all pro golfers could classically be considered athletes, but I do think some pro golfers are definitely athletes (Tiger Woods, for example).

There's a great line in a Tom Selleck movie, I think it was "Mr. Baseball" where he plays in the Japanese League. The team is doing calisthentics, and Selleck's character breathlessly moans, "We're not athletes, we're baseball players!"

All I'm saying is, those who play certain positions in pro sports have to be athletic. You're not gonna find any NFL linebackers who aren't incredibly athletic, but you certainly might find a few kickers who would collapse after a brisk game of "Duck Duck Goose." Some sports or positions require a very specific ability, such as hand-eye coordination, but not really much athletic grace.

So, basically my opinion is...


Aw hell, I don't know... I just read back that rambling diatribe I wrote and I'm more confused than ever.

...Move along; nothing to see here...

[JeremyND07]

Golfers are athletes!!!! If fat a$$ linemen are considered athletes then golfers are definitly athletes. I played football, basketball, and ran track in high school...trust me golf is by far the hardest sport I have ever played!!!!