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what is/isn't a sport

Jordinho said:
Golf doesn't do it for me personally as anything else than a recreational activity. As entertainment on tv it's dead boring.
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In your opinion.

Some of the most skilled people in the world and the money they earn reflects that fact, and the massive global audience the sport garners.

McIlroy got over £1 million for the USPGA the other day, that's not money they give out lightly.

Any clown can run lots and get fit, skill is rare.
 
Leeds Spur said:
In your opinion.

Some of the most skilled people in the world and the money they earn reflects that fact, and the massive global audience the sport garners.

McIlroy got over £1 million for the USPGA the other day, that's not money they give out lightly.

Any clown can run lots and get fit, skill is rare.
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Golf id definitely a sport IMO. It takes years of practice to get anywhere near to playing from a decent handicap, and the minute skills involved have to be admired.

That being said, I don't think it should be an Olympic sport. I think the two can be mutually exclusive, just because something is a sport - that doesn't mean to say it should be included in the Olympic schedule.
 
ArcspacE said:
Have you ever driven/been driven in a performance motor around a track?
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COme on mate - you don't need to be fit, it helps but aint essential.

At the very top like F1 yeah they are fit, mainly due to the physical exertion. But loads of other types of racing is done by older drivers carrying some weight and who are probably quite unfit from a cardiovascular perspective
 
Leeds Spur said:
COme on mate - you don't need to be fit, it helps but aint essential.

At the very top like F1 yeah they are fit, mainly due to the physical exertion. But loads of other types of racing is done by older drivers carrying some weight and who are probably quite unfit from a cardiovascular perspective
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Jezza, is that you? :D
 
Park Lane James said:
You're only saying that because you realise what you said was ill thought-out, and completely wrong. Yet you're still arsed to post articles about Borussia Dortmund's reserve team transfer news most of the day.
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Be very careful - criticising a mods actions is a ban country my friend!! :)
 
Park Lane James said:
Golf id definitely a sport IMO. It takes years of practice to get anywhere near to playing from a decent handicap, and the minute skills involved have to be admired.

That being said, I don't think it should be an Olympic sport. I think the two can be mutually exclusive, just because something is a sport - that doesn't mean to say it should be included in the Olympic schedule.
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I agree.

The Olympics should be the pinnacle for the sports involved.

That said, Tennis is fast acknowledging the games as the '5th Slam' and the fact it's every 4 years is even more special. The opportunity for these guys to represent their countries is very dear to them.

John McEnroe argued these points, not me.
 
Park Lane James said:
lol, obviously not since you're back! If they banned me for exposing the ignorance of others, then so be it. I post on another Spurs forum anyway.
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They couldn't stand the place without me mate, I had a personal invite from Ginolius, it was a bit embarassing to be honest!

(might not be true)
 
Leeds Spur said:
In your opinion.

Some of the most skilled people in the world and the money they earn reflects that fact, and the massive global audience the sport garners.

McIlroy got over £1 million for the USPGA the other day, that's not money they give out lightly.

Any clown can run lots and get fit, skill is rare.
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I don't disagree mate, but the reason there is so much money is golf is, well, because there is so much money in golf ;)
 
Leeds Spur said:
I agree.

The Olympics should be the pinnacle for the sports involved.

That said, Tennis is fast acknowledging the games as the '5th Slam' and the fact it's every 4 years is even more special. The opportunity for these guys to represent their countries is very dear to them.

John McEnroe argued these points, not me.
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I was about to include that in my post, actually. Tennis is a good point, both single's finals had larger television audiences in the States than any 'slam final over the last decade, apparently (I think it was the States). Tennis is very pure, something that really goes along with the morals of the Olympics which I really appreciate.

Football. Did anyone give a brick (I didn't watch any of Team GB's games, was more busy watching stuff from the Velodrome etc)? The players don't, a Champions League final would be a much bigger game than an Olympic final. Get rid of it.
 
Leeds Spur said:
No wummery from me...just opinion!! :)

And pointing out wrongdoing! :)
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Been tempted to take up any sports after watching the Olympics, mate? I had been cycling beforehand, but my enthusiasm for the sport has grown since these games. I'm gonna try and swim once per week (on top of other things) when go back to Portsmouth - the swimmer's body is ideal; broad shoulders, slim waist and toned.
 
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