Is golf a game or a sport?

if you consider it as a game, for what reasons?
Answers

Captain

It was an ancient Scottish diversionary weapon.

michinoku2001

semantics

jonniebaby

Both.

TexHabs

Both and more difficult than many realize.

HAPPY PUPPY!

BOTH AND ENJOYABLE =) .

Roman

A sport and a tough one

Leafsfan29-Embrace the drought!

Sport. It's contested in the Olympics. It requires physical and mental skills.

David

Both

Anonymous

As a rule of thumb if you have to change your footwear to engage in a pastime it's a sport. Golf, football, cricket, basketball, motor racing.