As the Olympics wind down, it’s time to address the question of whether golf should be included in future games. Mr. Fairway’s view is that golf should not be included in the Olympics. First, golf is not an Olympic sport. I know that those who support putting golf in the Olympics will point out that the games now include tennis, BMX, beach volleyball, gymnastics with a ribbon and a host other questionable “sports.” But how does adding golf to the Olympics add anything to the games and become anything more than just another tournament? How many holes – 36, 54, 72? Would it be a team event or an individual event? How do you qualify? Amateurs or pros – probably all pros as is the case in every other sport in the games including basketball, tennis and swimming. Do you really want to watch four guys from Jamaica play golf? So Tiger Woods would win a golf medal. That’s nice for him. The professionals already complain about having to play in the Ryder Cup and the President’s Cup without getting paid. How do you think they would react to playing in the Olympics? With the major tournaments, the world golf events, international competitions, etc., golf really doesn’t need the Olympics. Just say no to golf in the Olympics.
Hitting range balls while wondering whatever happened to Simon Hobday.
2 comments:
Mr. Fairway,
Excellent point, I agree. Was listening to XM Radio the other morning driving to the office. Some dude, can't remember who right now, said the PGA Championship should be moved to the host country of the summer Olympics and serve a dual purpose of crowning the Olympic medal winners as well as PGA Championship.
That's an interesting concept but it will never happen. What's next for the Olympics? Poker?
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