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Old 09-07-2006, 02:56 PM   #5
troutman
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Originally Posted by Bobblehead View Post
I'm not debating the quote, but is golf a sport? Billiards?

I would tend to say yes to golf, but no to billiards, but I can't give a specific reason why.
I think Tiger has made it a sport. He works out and lifts weights like crazy, and most golfers now have to follow suit if they want to be competitive.

Normally though, I would not consider a game a sport if it does not make you sweat, or raise your heart rate over a certain threshold, or if your score is based in any part on artistic merit. Ex. darts, bowling, billiards, figure skating, platform diving, auto racing.

I do wish fans were allowed to make noise on the golf course and at the tennis court. Athletes should be able to block out the noise.

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