John Corn
06-07-02, 09:45 PM
Golf is growing in popularity and people who don't even play go to tournaments or watch it on TV. The following truisms may shed light on reasons why:
Golf is an honorable game, with the overwhelming majority of players being honorable people who don't need referees.
Golfers don't scratch their privates on the golf course.
Golfers don't kick dirt on, or throw bottles at, other people.
Professional golfers are compensated in direct proportion to how well they play.
Golfers don't hold out for more money, or demand new contracts, because of another player's deal.
When golfers make a mistake, nobody is there to cover for them or back them up.
The PGA Tour raises more money for charity in one year than the National Football League does in two.
In golf, you cannot fail 70% of the time and make $9 million a season.
Golf doesn't change its rules to attract Fans.
Golfers keep their clothes on while they are being interviewed.
Golf doesn't have free agency.
In their prime, Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and other stars, would shake your hand and say they were happy to meet you. In his prime
Jose Canseco wore T-shirts that read "Leave Me Alone."
At a golf tournament, you will not hear a steady stream of four letter words and nasty name calling while you're hoping that no one spills beer on you
Golf is an honorable game, with the overwhelming majority of players being honorable people who don't need referees.
Golfers don't scratch their privates on the golf course.
Golfers don't kick dirt on, or throw bottles at, other people.
Professional golfers are compensated in direct proportion to how well they play.
Golfers don't hold out for more money, or demand new contracts, because of another player's deal.
When golfers make a mistake, nobody is there to cover for them or back them up.
The PGA Tour raises more money for charity in one year than the National Football League does in two.
In golf, you cannot fail 70% of the time and make $9 million a season.
Golf doesn't change its rules to attract Fans.
Golfers keep their clothes on while they are being interviewed.
Golf doesn't have free agency.
In their prime, Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and other stars, would shake your hand and say they were happy to meet you. In his prime
Jose Canseco wore T-shirts that read "Leave Me Alone."
At a golf tournament, you will not hear a steady stream of four letter words and nasty name calling while you're hoping that no one spills beer on you