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badkid
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I'd say some are, some are not...
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You drive around in a cart, then get up every so often to hit a ball, then get back in the cart. So I'd say golfers are hardly athletes.
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Have you ever walk 18 holes?
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A lot of professionals play 36 holes in a day, that is not easy. The younger guys are now doing weight training and running for fitness. Yes I would call them athletes.
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G'day badkid, Thank you for your question. They play a sport so yes. Many golfers are in very good condition especially the pros who occasionally play 36 holes in a day and put in hours of training. Regards
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An 8-year old can hit a hole-in-one. I doubt if an 8-year old could dunk on a 7 foot center from Yugoslavia! Golf is a game, ladies and gentlemen, NOT a sport.
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Even though I think golf is incredibly boring (sorry) I do think golfers are athletes. It takes stamina and training to do what they do, and I respect them for it. I couldn't do it myself, that's for sure!
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oh yes golf is a sport and golfers are athletes, just try it for yourself, i play and have to keep incredibly fit and no we dont all use carts thats mainly in america. you realise in one round of golf you walk about 7 to 8 miles add that to the swing and you got yourself some serious excercise
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pro golfers when playing a tournament do 72 holes in 4 days. i'd say there athletes
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