Michael Phelps Taking up Golf

[immts007]

Too bad the original Ganja-thread was closed, because they are reporting today on the Golf Channel that Michael Phelps is taking up golf. Hmmm.

Says he wants a challenge.

Why was that thread closed anyway?

[NM Golf]

That thread was ridiculously written. Threads that have no legitimate reason for being posted often get closed or deleted.

[Lange]

Make him race a boat then... theres a challenge for the new american idle. I can't even stand watching the olympics on NBC, because you won't be watching the olympics just more interviews on him... leave the poor guy alone already and show some sports!

[Rugger]

for some reason I don't see him being athletic or coordinated enough to do very well at golf.

[ganjagolfer]

yes, i caught the butch harmon analysis of his potential on the golf channel. can't wait till phelps and tiger go head to head.

[ganjagolfer]

for some reason I don't see him being athletic or coordinated enough to do very well at golf.

swam competitively while younger. have you ever done the butterfly? it take quite a bit of athleticism and application of technique

[immts007]

swam competitively while younger. have you ever done the butterfly? it take quite a bit of athleticism and application of technique

The turns alone take a lot of athleticism. Especially the freestyle flip turn and the backstroke turn.

But yeah, to master the butterfly you definitely need some skills. Even so, not sure how well this will translate to golf. The guy definitely has some attitude and determination though. Maybe too much, when I heard him talking about taking on Golf as his next challenge, I detected a touch of Ryan Leaf style hubris.

[ganjagolfer]

The turns alone take a lot of athleticism. Especially the freestyle flip turn and the backstroke turn.

how much will it translate into golf, exactly, as seen in so many other superstar athletes having troubles with golf... michael jordan, charles barkley

still, babe didrikson excelled to the highest levels of the game after her olympic experience and so it is possible. phelps would only be doing it again should he become a champion at golf. about phelps' hubris and comparison to ryan leaf, not comparable, the guy is too much of a gomer pyle

[erova]

T...I detected a touch of Ryan Leaf style hubris.

let's all agree this should be the last time we question the athleticism of someone with 14 career gold medals hanging around his neck or associate him with one of the biggest busts in nfl history...

i'd have to think his olympic training makes him a bit more flexible in the shoulders, hips, legs, and just about anywhere else that would likely give him one or two physical advantages over a couple hackers on here...

[immts007]

let's all agree this should be the last time we question the athleticism of someone with 14 career gold medals hanging around his neck or associate him with one of the biggest busts in nfl history...

Yeah, ok... sorry about that. That little interview was really the only footage I've seen of him speaking.

[joshtpa]

As a fan, I hope he does well. But to question his athleticism is just crazy.

[Lange]

It would be interesting to see him golf, he's got a odd body form for being 6"4. His arm span is abnormally large and is taller then his body head to toe. But don't let his massive height decieve you and make you think he'll be off balance, he has size 14 feet.

[Stillhacken]

I dont think he meant he would try to be a professional golfer.
I think he is going to do it for fun.
I watched the interview and although he hasnt played golf he still had an understanding and a respect of how difficult the game can be. Thats more then I had........I do know now.

[ganjagolfer]

makes sense he play golf, he can retire and collect endorsement checks

[imtomtomim]

Being a swim coach, I know how much athleticism swimming takes. I did notice however, after picking up golf, I've learned how to control my athletic strength better, using my whole body for leverage at better efficiency. A good athlete in one sport should be still be a fairly good athlete in another and cross-training only increases your athletic dexterity.