You can always tell those who are poor at various sports as, instead of moving on they feel they must comment on the absurdity of watching any particular sport. Reality is, those of us who play a sport decently can learn from watching how these highly paid professionals get themselves out of a particular situation. There is always a move or a play to be learned.
“And Sir Reginald stands poised over the ball, gauging the lay of the green. If he sinks the putt with one stroke, he wins the Masters. If he misses, he will be the goat. There is not a sound from the crowd. The air is tense. There is a slight breeze. Some hair is ruffled by this breeze. Sir Reginald seems lost in concentration. Somebody, at the next green, coughs, and is quietly led away by security to be quietly strangled. Sir Reginald still seems lost in concentration… shadows are growing long now. The sun is approaching the horizon. Sir Reginald still appears to be concentrating. Wait a minute. A cardiologist approaches Sir Reginald. He takes the putter from Sir Reginald’s hands. He puts his stethoscope up to Sir Reginald’s chest. He signals to the medical team. They are putting Sir Reginald onto a stretcher. Oh, dear. I have just been handed a note. It appears that Sir Reginald had passed away several hours ago, though they will have to perform severals tests to be certain of this, as it is often difficult to tell the difference between a golfer and a corpse.” The thrill of victory! The agony of the feet! The king of exciting sports – golf!!! Ranks right up there with watching paint dry!
Although I am not a golfer, golf is one of the few sports I watch on TV. I like it because the competitor is on his/her own and only gets in prizes what they are capable of. Also pro golfers tend to be humble and gentlemanly in their manner. Not a bunch of grand standing narcissistic cry babies who play a child’s sport for hundreds of millions of dollars. Team sports at the college and H.S. level are OK but the pros frankly bore me. Tennis also interests me. As in golf the player is on their own and will be rewarded entirely on their talent and ability.
The one I truly loved was the border collies competition, with sheep, whistles, and very little noise apart from that. It was fascinating (UK TV a long time ago).
I’d rather watch any sport live than on TV; play it than watch it live; and on most occasions read, watch movies, clean, cook, garden, play games, act, sing, chat, work my job, build things, and I forget what else than play sports.
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 5 years ago
Just bored when there’s nothin’ to do.
wmwiii Premium Member over 5 years ago
I told my wife if she ever caught me watching golf on TV to shoot me.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
No wonder because one wonders.
ShadeBlackfox over 5 years ago
Fortunately they have Curling on television now! More action than golf and even more incomprehensible.
mywifeslover over 5 years ago
I try to watch the four majors. Of course if Tiger is playing I am interested.
jarvisloop over 5 years ago
When I was in high school, I enjoyed playing soccer (because I was too thin for football). Can’t stand watching it.
I no longer enjoy playing golf, and I can’t stand watching it.
I prefer taking a walk or going for a jog.
Tyge over 5 years ago
The scenery is nice. Of course the LPGA scenery would be enhanced. That’s not covered enough.
Jtranser over 5 years ago
and then, there’s Cricket….
DDrazen over 5 years ago
Let me know when the Watching Paint Dry Channel premiers.
Rocketman over 5 years ago
I can accept that some people actually watch golf on tv, but I’ll never understand why.
Donaldo Premium Member over 5 years ago
I have the same issue when the wife catches me watching UFC
micromos over 5 years ago
I have an app for curling.
jeanie5448 over 5 years ago
nosirrom over 5 years ago
Watching golf – the cure for insomnia.
formathe over 5 years ago
You can always tell those who are poor at various sports as, instead of moving on they feel they must comment on the absurdity of watching any particular sport. Reality is, those of us who play a sport decently can learn from watching how these highly paid professionals get themselves out of a particular situation. There is always a move or a play to be learned.
El Cobbo Grande over 5 years ago
Oh, god, u r sew wright
trainnut1956 over 5 years ago
“And Sir Reginald stands poised over the ball, gauging the lay of the green. If he sinks the putt with one stroke, he wins the Masters. If he misses, he will be the goat. There is not a sound from the crowd. The air is tense. There is a slight breeze. Some hair is ruffled by this breeze. Sir Reginald seems lost in concentration. Somebody, at the next green, coughs, and is quietly led away by security to be quietly strangled. Sir Reginald still seems lost in concentration… shadows are growing long now. The sun is approaching the horizon. Sir Reginald still appears to be concentrating. Wait a minute. A cardiologist approaches Sir Reginald. He takes the putter from Sir Reginald’s hands. He puts his stethoscope up to Sir Reginald’s chest. He signals to the medical team. They are putting Sir Reginald onto a stretcher. Oh, dear. I have just been handed a note. It appears that Sir Reginald had passed away several hours ago, though they will have to perform severals tests to be certain of this, as it is often difficult to tell the difference between a golfer and a corpse.” The thrill of victory! The agony of the feet! The king of exciting sports – golf!!! Ranks right up there with watching paint dry!
edge2edge over 5 years ago
Although I am not a golfer, golf is one of the few sports I watch on TV. I like it because the competitor is on his/her own and only gets in prizes what they are capable of. Also pro golfers tend to be humble and gentlemanly in their manner. Not a bunch of grand standing narcissistic cry babies who play a child’s sport for hundreds of millions of dollars. Team sports at the college and H.S. level are OK but the pros frankly bore me. Tennis also interests me. As in golf the player is on their own and will be rewarded entirely on their talent and ability.
kunddog over 5 years ago
maybe jimmy johnson is promoting the idea for a new channel, the fan watching tv channel
ajr58 over 5 years ago
Right up there with watching paint dry …
ajr58 over 5 years ago
And why do the announcers whisper, when they in a booth back at the clubhouse?
JohnHarry Premium Member over 5 years ago
Learned to enjoy Curling from an old friend from Canada. (where else) Very intense.
hellokate over 5 years ago
Soccer fans, too.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Now if you are really tired but can’t sleep, turn to the golf channel and fall asleep in a very short time
cabalonrye over 5 years ago
The one I truly loved was the border collies competition, with sheep, whistles, and very little noise apart from that. It was fascinating (UK TV a long time ago).
whenlifewassimpler over 5 years ago
Yup my dad was one of them LOL
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
Yes hours and hours of golf on tv. Getting in the way of other shows by not wrapping up on time.
lordhoff over 5 years ago
Well, can’t be as boring as soccer.
gcarlson over 5 years ago
I’d rather watch any sport live than on TV; play it than watch it live; and on most occasions read, watch movies, clean, cook, garden, play games, act, sing, chat, work my job, build things, and I forget what else than play sports.
Meledosia over 5 years ago
Happy Mother’s Day Janis?