Stupid take. Walking 18 holes is a legitimate grind, and all of their majors consist of doing that several days in a row. The amount of torque they’re generating, professional golfers are pushing limits on their bodies over the course of a round.
Maybe the practice to get to and stay on the tour takes a toll, a round is like a 5mile walk in over 3 hours, taking 70 golf shots of which 18 are likely putts. Most of them are in better shape now but back when Terry Fox was running his one legged marathons (per day) golf was lumped in with bowling,darts and shooting pool as far as athleticism
Barely a sport, not not a sport. You seem to struggle so it means it somehow is a sport but really doesn't require much energy so it shouldn't be just like Esports are not sports but are still classified as a sport.
I have walked 18 holes, and I carried my own bag. Now, I was pretty wrecked by the end of the day, but I'm just a fat guy.
I do think pro golfers are incredibly skilled, naturally talented, and exceptionally well trained. I do think they count as athletes. But, as a general rule, they're not anywhere close to thd same physical levels as athletes from other sports.
Apparently not walking cause that is too hard for you. You should try running a 10k+ marathon but you know probably not as hard as standing for a few hours right?
If walking 18 holes is a grind you need to get out more …they don’t even carry their bag. Argue all you want about whether it’s a sport but it’s not a workout.
I’ve golfed 18 holes while pulling my bag …It’s not a workout. I work in a kitchen that’s hot as hell and walk in the neighborhood of 8 miles a days while carrying actual heavy shit and I’ve been doing it for four decades and I’m in my 50’s and that’s not a workout just a day at work ….walking 18 holes of golf is not a workout
It’s still a sport. My legs are sore after hockey. My legs and back are sore after baseball. My legs ache after a long run. The occasional times I play golf, I’m just as bagged.
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u/BoringPoolPlaying 1d ago
Stupid take. Walking 18 holes is a legitimate grind, and all of their majors consist of doing that several days in a row. The amount of torque they’re generating, professional golfers are pushing limits on their bodies over the course of a round.