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Fixing the game of 9 ball.
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The problem isn't with golf, but with pool, as we all know....
I think by definition the 'open' events can be played by amateurs if they qualify via satellite events. That said, I get your point.
Completely agree with you. About the separation between amateurs and pros. Not about pool being a sport.
I will not confirm or deny anything....
Unless it suits the argument...
Or the next time I need to quote myself...
I've always enjoyed the threads about whether pool is a "sport" or not. I love it, but will never consider it a sport.
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Then, and only then can pool really be considered a true sport, in my opinion of course!
And, last but not least, players must be subject to random drug testing, this sport NEEDS cleaned up no matter what, if its ever going to expect to gain world respect.
Pool needs to fulfill a certain few requirements in my opinion in order to be considered a sport. 1st, it needs to have a definite line drawn between what PRO is and amateur. 2nd, the top 32 players in the world need at minimum, a 2 year minimum salary plus tournament earnings as to guarantee their income, and performance. That list needs to be reviewed every 2 years, with new players accepted by way of being on the list of the top 32 prize money earners at the end of the 2 year cycle. Players on contract who fail to maintain the top 32 money leader list are replaced with better performance players. And 3rd, players need to achieve endorsement contracts OUTSIDE of the pool industry from sponsors based on 1 or 2 year endorsement contracts.
Then, and only then can pool really be considered a true sport, in my opinion of course!
And, last but not least, players must be subject to random drug testing, this sport NEEDS cleaned up no matter what, if its ever going to expect to gain world respect.
I just meant that pool, in general, is not a sport. Football is a sport. Basketball is a sport. Nothing, IMHO, will ever make pool a sport. It's a great game though.
JC
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Those other things you mentioned are no longer sports. They are social justice rallies. Screw them.
Not really a sport? Do you consider Golf to be a sport?
Whats the difference between the requirements to play Golf vs Pool?
Golf, although not requiring brutal strength, is a sport. Golf is a legitimate sport because it is highly competitive, requires mental capacity, and demands physical extortion and muscle use. A big part of any sport, especially golf, is being competitive. Golf is seen as just a game, but golfers are highly competitive.Mar 11, 2019
Play for 5-6hrs+ and tell me its not a sport. Look up the definition of 'sport'. Pool qualifies. Sport does not have to include running, jumping, throwing, etc. to be considered as such.
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I'm on the fence with golf.
So if it makes you tired, it's a sport? I just want to understand what you meant by your first sentence.
Pool requires physical exertion, skill, concentration. Not as much exertion as some others but do it for a few hrs and it becomes pretty apparent. What makes football and basketball sports other than your opinion? I've just looked up about 5-6 definitions and nowhere does it say sport requires certain skill-sets or levels of exertion.
We just need to be careful, because it's all up to interpretation. If we go by the definition, you'll have to start considering poker, horseshoes, hot dog eating, drone flying, cake baking championships, etc all sports. Where do YOU draw the line?
JC
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Most of those things have been broadcast by ESPN
I don't want to derail Glenn's amazing thread. If anyone is passionate enough about pool's classification as a sport, we can have another thread. I have to go, my buddy and I are going to see who can give themselves the most high-fives in a 60 second time period. It's competitive, physically exerting... you know, a sport!