The Dan Patrick radio show on XM 142 is probably the top sports show on the radio. I listen to it pretty religiously every morning. Today they had a guy who covers the PGA and he said that if it’s windy and raining at the US Open today, then that’s bad because these athletes could get injured.
Injured.
Athletes?
He was serious.
Look, I don’t want to sound cynical, but when did golf become a “sport”? What – since Tiger started lifting weights and became the second golfer to see the inside of a gym (i.e. David Duval), thus showing up to play with a physique? It’s a multi-billion dollar leisure activity, plain and simple. Do you need to be physically fit to compete professionally? Fit – ahhh, no. I have four words for you….JOHN DALY – PHIL MICKELSON. Outside of the seriousness of being struck by lightening, when someone says they got hurt on a golf course it’s usually a pretty f*ckin’ funny story about a stray ball or a crashed golf cart or the 6th beer you had caused you to trip and fall over a curb and you broke your putter.
The fact that you can make millions playing a leisure activity shows a lot about the good ol’ US of A. It’s the #1 corporate leisure activity where scads of wealthier guys and women who used to play sports when they were younger can pull out an occasional can of whoop-ass with an oversized Titanium driver and then talk about that drive for a month. These folks have a strong influence on the US economy, and they are either buying golf merch or watching it on their 60” HDTV. So, until the swelling Hispanic population officially brings football (soccer) to the forefront, we’ll continue to be bombarded with references of pro golfers being athletes.
Take golf for what it is. A good time with friends, family, coworkers, potential clients…playing a challenging leisure game in a manicured setting. It’s a great way to recover from a night of beer pong, a soccer game in the 35+ league, 11 straight losing hands at a blackjack table and ALL of the consequences that come with it, or a tough bike race. Don’t even talk to me about golf carts though, you lazy piece of…
I once had a discussion with a person who claimed that if you keep score, it's a sport. This ended when I asked about cribbage, foosball and darts.
ReplyDeleteJust remember when the Minister got struck by lightning for missing the 18th hole and yelling "Rat FARTS!" at Jesus! That was a serious freakin' golf injury.
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