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Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:16 am to BK Lounge
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yet golf is a sport for baws
golf is double gay(For sissy'S)either way both are meant for other sports boards. RA'd for being a cuck.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:19 am to BK Lounge
Even when McEnroe was playing, most people only paid attention to the Grand Slam tournaments. Golf’s popularity exploded in the late 90’s when Tiger came along. The lack of a male US tennis star since Agassi’s retirement has hurt the sport. The irony is the level of play from Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic has been incredible tennis to watch. And Federer and Nadal are both very easy to like.
I picked up tennis a few years ago and it amazes me it’s not more popular. I play 2-3 times a week. It’s a fun sport and great exercise. I’m 54 and in the best shape I’ve been in since my early 20’s. Golf could never do that.
I picked up tennis a few years ago and it amazes me it’s not more popular. I play 2-3 times a week. It’s a fun sport and great exercise. I’m 54 and in the best shape I’ve been in since my early 20’s. Golf could never do that.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:23 am to BK Lounge
Golf really is a crazy phenomenon as far as how fanatical people are about it and the amount of money there is in the sport. There are similar sports, or hobbies, that are similar in many regards but the following is nowhere in the same realm as golf (professional bowling, tennis, and fishing)
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:39 am to BK Lounge
If you aren’t trolling, this is the biggest “old man yells at sky” thread we’ve seen in a while. And you answered your own question, except you failed to credit the Covid lockdowns with pushing golf’s popularity from ridiculous to the sublime.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:40 am to BK Lounge
I have never looked at a tennis court and said, "look how beautiful that court is, I have to add that one to my list to play one day." It's also hard to think of a guys "tennis trip" to the Robert Trent Jones tennis trail?
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:47 am to BK Lounge
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golf isn’t even a sport, it is a game
Found the guy who can't hit a golf ball...
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:47 am to BK Lounge
Golf cart/beer/no running
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Running/no cart/ snacks/ no beer
This isn’t a rocket science.
vs.
Running/no cart/ snacks/ no beer
This isn’t a rocket science.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:58 am to BruslyTiger
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I have never looked at a tennis court and said, "look how beautiful that court is, I have to add that one to my list to play one day."
Ive actually had this link bookmarked for years.. Have yet to make it to play at any of them yet though .
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(ETA- Sorry my pics keep coming up small on my computer, is it just me ? Is there a way i can correct it ?)
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:59 am to BK Lounge
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I am in my 40s and old enough to remember when tennis was a very big deal… when I was a little kid, watching John McEnroe was must see TV.. even some of the Sampras versus Agassi matches were legendary
There's your answer.
The interest in the sport (same with heavyweight boxing) drastically declined when there were no intriguing Americans competing at the top of the sport.
The Williams' sisters had great success but by in large, women won't bring men to the TV set week after week and women just won't watch sports in the numbers it takes to move the needle.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:02 am to TomJoadGhost
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I picked up tennis a few years ago and it amazes me it’s not more popular. I play 2-3 times a week. It’s a fun sport and great exercise. I’m 54 and in the best shape I’ve been in since my early 20’s. Golf could never do that.
Same .
I started playing tennis later in life, and it’s one of my favorite things to do.. Kinda mad i didnt play more as a kid in the 80s, when it was all the rage.. Nowadays if i play singles tennis, even somewhat competitively, for an hour in the hot sun- it’s the best full body workout i can imagine, especially for someone who’s older, in their 40s, like me .
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:03 am to John_V
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golf (professional bowling, tennis, and fishing)
Golf and fishing….the biggest two ‘if you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying’ sports out there for amateurs.
I honestly don’t know why tennis isn’t more popular. I spend a fortune on my hobbies, but my wife spends next to nothing on tennis. Public courts everywhere, league fees are next to nothing, etc.
This post was edited on 4/18/23 at 6:13 am
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:05 am to LSUfan4444
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The interest in the sport (same with heavyweight boxing)
That’s actually a good comparison, tennis with boxing…. I used to love the sweet science, but havent paid much attention since Tyson was at his peak.. Now the youngsters are all about the UFC and the MMA crap…. I know- Slow down ! THIS IS A NEIGHBORHOOD !! Haha
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This post was edited on 4/18/23 at 6:07 am
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:39 am to TomJoadGhost
I think tennis declined in popularity with the technology improvements in the rackets. Watching old tennis matches there was a lot more touch, play at the nets etc.
Now watching a tennis match is all baseline to baseline with ball speeds so fast it is difficult to follow.
Now watching a tennis match is all baseline to baseline with ball speeds so fast it is difficult to follow.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:45 am to BK Lounge
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Kinda mad i didnt play more as a kid in the 80s, when it was all the rage
Even though I grew up somewhat poor, golf was more accessible to me than tennis was. But I lived down the street from the muni course and could walk or ride my bike there. I’d walk the woods to find golf balls and do odd jobs around the course to play for free.
I still play golf a few times a year, but it’s mostly a frustrating experience because I can’t score like I used to. At my best I was around a 10 handicap. I’m lucky to keep it under 100 these days.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:55 am to sqerty
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I'm not wearing those short shorts.
Why not?
Chicks dig ‘em.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:56 am to BK Lounge
Tennis you need someone equal or slightly better than you to play that’s not easy to find golf you can play by yourself
Posted on 4/18/23 at 6:56 am to BK Lounge
Tennis back in the day was a rally game with longer points. In the 80’s and 90’s it transformed into a power game and became less fun to watch. Now there are very few players who can win a tournament whereas golf has multiple players who can win.
Pickleball is taking over among recreational players because it is way more social than tennis and can be played at older ages easier like golf.
Pickleball is taking over among recreational players because it is way more social than tennis and can be played at older ages easier like golf.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 7:16 am to BK Lounge
Pickle Ball Board
Posted on 4/18/23 at 7:33 am to BK Lounge
Golf is the hardest game on Earth.
Sorry for those that suck.
Sorry for those that suck.
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