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Originally Posted by Buckterrier
It takes more mental strength to play golf at that level than any other sport IMHO. Most games especially team sports is reactionary, which athletes prefer. In golf, you just have your own demons. All you have are your own thoughts running through your head. To be able to stay that focused is nothing short of phenomenal.
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Yes, clearly Golf requires more focus and concentration than fighting against the likes of a Mohammed Ali, Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson, etc, etc, who will bust your skull wide open if you make even the slightest mistake in judgement or lose focus for even a split second..
Boxing is not called the sweet science for nothing.
Frankly, the things that you're saying make golfing unique can be found in any bar game like Darts, Shuffleboard, or Pool. Which is what i consider golfing to be basically. An outdoors bar game.
Heroic? A Heroic performance is that game a few years back when McNabb broke his leg and not only stayed in the game, but threw 5 touch down passes while barely able to walk to lead the Eagles to victory. THAT is mental toughness my friend.