5 reasons golf is anything but boring

A recent poll may have seen golf dubbed the most boring sport by Brits, but we’ve got some great reasons why that’s simply not the case…

YouGov’s latest poll declared that 70 per cent of British people think golf is a boring sport. We’ve all heard the stereotype again and again. Most people think that it’s a game of waiting, but that’s not the case. Here are five reasons we think golf is anything but boring.

1. You get to be in the great outdoors
Lots of people think that golf is boring because it’s a slow game, but being outside in nature automatically gives you pause for thought. There are few things more refreshing than being outside and enjoying the fresh air, not rushed for time. The golf course takes you away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, and what’s more, you get to enjoy the unparalleled mental benefits of the scenery, too.

2. You need great concentration
There are few games that require you to think quite as much as golf does. It requires mental strength and hand-eye coordination, as well as a precision you’ll rarely see in other games – from analysing your swing to working out how you’re going to play a hole in bad weather conditions, you’re always focusing on technique.

3. You’re always discovering new things
Whether it’s a course you’ve never played on before or a new way to approach a hole, golfers are always learning. While courses do have similarities, no two courses are ever exactly alike. And because you’re often playing with other people, you’re always picking up new tips and tricks – which is why golfers are always evolving to be better players.

4. It’s a social sport
Unlike more fast-paced games, golf gives you the chance to socialise with your fellow players while you’re on the green. From comparing notes on holes to exchanging quips while you’re in between plays, you’re always around people on the green – and the social side of things continues in the bar afterwards, too.

5. It keeps you on your toes
Every golfer knows that no two games are the same on the green. Even if you play the same course, there are so many variations – weather, wind, and even how you’re feeling on that day – that it’s impossible to play the same game twice. That’s why it’s such a humbling game, too – you might think you’ve completed a course, only to perform badly the next time you play. There’s always room for improvement.