Tennis Vs Golf
Golf is NOT a sport, you agree?
I think its a GAME. Its a hard/controversial distinction to make, but I have good arguments. We have to define a sport and game first, then go from there. Of course, not everyone will agree, but its good discussion.
All Sports and Games have similarities, for example high skill, (maybe) physical coordination, tact, decision making under pressure(what others?)
Without having formally outlined the distinctions probably the most important are :
1.the degree of physical exertion(HIGH VS LOW)
2.the type of contact against the opponent(“hand to hand”combat VS strategic planned unopposed attack)
So according to these, Ive listed them in categories, of course, like in everything, categories never fully capture every existing possibility.
SPORTS:
Basketball, Football, Tennis, Wrestling, Soccer, Boxing
SPORTS WHICH DONT FULLY FIT MY DEFINITION(BUT, still considered sports) :
Baseball, Diving
GAMES:
Golf, PingPong, Pool, Shooting, Bowling
I have ALWAYS thought this too! If it doesn’t get your heart rate over 100 while playing it, it isn’t a sport! The only real exertion or physical energy involved with golf is walking the greens (and many golfers opt to use a golf cart, eliminating any of those benefits). It (golf), does take a lot of skill, though. I liken it to pool (as you said),or even chess.
