This isn't a debate. Golfers are most certainly athletes. Now golf is more of skill based sport than it is an athletic sport, but it still requires athleticism. Same with bowling. And just because john daly was a fat slob, doesn't mean golfers aren't athletes. In fact, him being able to play as long as he did at the level he did despite his physical condition just shows you how great of an athlete he was.

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Posted by AudubonEagle

Member since Feb 2015

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Posted on 4/9/15 at 9:04 am to Schmelly

I think that golf involves a lot of skill and is a sport, but golfers are not athletes. Casey Martin was considered disabled, but was a professional golfer.

My view is that a sport should at the very least involve running for its players to be called athletes.

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Posted by tgrbaitn08

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Posted on 4/9/15 at 9:19 am to Schmelly

So only if you get paid for it you can call yourself an athlete? Is that where you draw the line?

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Posted by tgrbaitn08

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 4/9/15 at 9:42 am to Schmelly

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And just because john daly was a fat slob, doesn't mean golfers aren't athletes

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him being able to play as long as he did at the level he did despite his physical condition just shows you how great of an athlete he was.

I know scratch golfers that weigh 275 lbs, smoke, drink and cant run a mile thats have been playing golf for 30 + years....no way I'm calling them an athlete.

But just because John Daly got paid to play golf, you're going to call him an athlete? I dont think so pal

This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 9:43 am

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