5 Reasons Why Golf Is the Greatest Sport in the World

Golf is one of the best sports in the world. Moreover, it is a sport that anyone can enjoy with friends and family. In this sport, a player tries to hit the ball inside a hole with as few strokes as possible.

Despite its inherent simplicity, it is a tough sport to play. Arnold Palmer has said, “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.” 

Meanwhile, there are millions of leisure golfers who play this sport for fun. We are looking at one of the most popular sports in the world. Here are five reasons to justify why golf could very well be the greatest sport.

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1. No age limit – Tiger Woods started playing at a very young age, and the world’s oldest golfer is 103 years old. Since the nature of this sport doesn’t necessarily challenge you physically, you can see old and young people alike have some fun on a golf course, which is not possible due to the physicality that a lot of other sports demand.

Jun 14, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Sam Ryder putting on the 5th green with Paul Casey looking on uring a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

2. Ethic and etiquette – It is the only sport where you call a penalty for yourself. No referee or umpire imposes it. The game teaches good manners and respect. Moreover, there are certain etiquettes like never walking on your playing partners’ putting lines, and shaking hands at the end of the round. 

3. You can compete with anyone – Golf has a handicap system. This system allows golfers with different abilities to compete with each other. Moreover, you can even compete against a professional without giving him the advantage. No other sport allows you that.

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4. Great time for socialization – After every shot, there’s some time when you are walking up to the next stroke. That is the moment where you can talk and socialize with your friends. This builds numerous connections, and these are the most enjoyable and relaxing moments. 

5. Makes you a better human being – In other sports, you can blame others for your failure. However, golf is a sport where you can’t blame others. Most golfers will say my putter was cold or my driver was utterly off, and so on. You cannot blame the brilliance of your rival for your failure in golf. Hence, golf teaches you to start taking responsibility for all mistakes, which will help you grow to be a better human being.  

Meanwhile, these are just a few glimpses of the beauty of this sport. There are plenty of other things which make golf one of the best sports in the world. So, according to you, what makes golf the best sport in the world? Let us know in the comment section.  

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