How do you make the distinction between a Sport, A Game, And a Hobby?

Science404 asked:


I play Golf and have had this argument with many people trying to tell me that it is not a sport but rather a game or hobby, so I need your opinions what classifies a sport.

(For the record: My answer is if I can buy supplies for it at Sports Authority, and watch it on CBS Sports, then its a sport)

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1 comment to How do you make the distinction between a Sport, A Game, And a Hobby?

  • A sport is a competition involving physical activity
    A game may or may not involve physical activity — Monopoly
    A hobby is a recreational activity that may or may not be compteitive — stamp collecting

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