Why is golf so popular?

[Lord DragonsWing]

I don't know if anyone here plays golf. But it seems everyone I know does. Soooooooo, I just bought a nice set of clubs and have practiced all day. I couldn't hit the driving range due to the trees down from Ivan. But I've putted my skinny butt off.
It's amazing to me that golf has become so popular in such a seeming short time. I played soccer [football] in the army and loved it. But there is not much of that in America. I played American football, basketball, wrestling and track in high school many years ago. cough, cough.
Now it seems everyone is out for golf. I'll admit it's fun but I don't understand the popularity. I don't think it's just a fad. We've even got a golf network here now. Damn, is this part of getting older? No more contact sports?

 

[Goldie Munro]

Ah the mysteries of golf! Been around for a very long time - especially here in Scotland!

Tried it a couple of times but just couldnt hit the flipping ball far enough! Ok at the putting though!

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

Using some skill learned in the pool hall, and other skills developed from fishing, golf is a good walk spoiled.

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

I play. Its a highly skillful game, very unlike other sports I've played.

 

[Lord DragonsWing]

It's very unlike any game I've ever played Joe. I spent the day working on my putting and grip. damn, you really have to concentrate. lol

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

Took me four years before I could reliably hit a ball down a fairway. But, really, it was satisfying. Lots of concentration, lots of adjusting for the environment, and there's something very cool about having your own clubs.

Kinda like having your own broken in baseball glove.