Simple question.

how bout nascar ?

A lot of people say golf isn't a sport. Thats probably because they don't like it or aren't very good at it. It is the hardest sport to play if you think about it. I mean there are fields up 150 people you have to face a lot of times. Golf isn't just something you walk into and your good at it. People work their whole lives to be good at it. Golf is definately a sport.

Of course.

It's got a ball doesn't it???

It's got a ball doesn't it???

So does croquet.

 

I'm undecided.

I can see both sides to this one, but I said yes. It could be a sport for some people and just a hobby for others.

It doesn't get any more simple than the dictionary.com definition:

 

sport /spɔrt, spoʊrt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[spawrt, spohrt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun 1.an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.

The golf swing is a very dynamic athletic motion no different than a quarterback throwing a football or a hitter in baseball. Like anything else, even though their may be some exceptions, the better conditioned athlete you are, the better golpher you will become. Golf combines athleticism with a mental game which is extremely difficult to master.

Yes it is!

I can see both sides to this one

 

You can?

I can see both sides to this one, but I said yes. It could be a sport for some people and just a hobby for others.

I agree with this. It's a sport for professionals. For most everyone else, its a hobby.

how bout nascar ?

 

Golf-Yes

Nascar- Most definetely

I've never played golf as a professional. I've played in some tournaments. I've hit balls at the range for hours, putted for hours, and played "situation shots" for hours. I never got better than a 10 handicap. That means I typically shot between 78-82. Just because there isn't running doesn't mean it's not a sport. You are playing for a score, either against yourself, the course, or other players. There is no team so everything is on you. You can't blame it on anyone but yourself if you win or lose. People who aren't athletes aren't good golfers. Most good golfers are good at other sports as well as golf. The golf swing is an art that needs to be practiced and retuned continously. Golf is competitive and takes athletic skill and precision. It's a sport.

I have to laugh every time I see this question posed. Unreal...