David who?
Extreme jealousy from someone who is upset that professional golfers have options, as opposed to swimmers.
being an Olympian is a big thing, and just about the only thing if you're a swimmer (I can't actually name one current swimmer at any level)
and hopefully all athletes including golfers appreciate the significance of the Olympics.
but to condemn all golfers because a few may jet in simply for the Golf portion (rather than the orgy)is pure jealousy.
A poor Indian or African has a lot better chance of improving his education opportunities and future standard of living by associating with golf than by swimming.
Curious how much money was raised for charity worldwide from swim meets last year.
Jealousy? Really?
Thats some stretch of the imagination...and reading comprehension. Closer to pseudo-psychoanalysis IMO.
The author is a very well-regarded Scottish athlete, a fervent golfer, and regardless of his preferred Olympic sport, he's bluntly calling out the claims that Olympic Golf "will grow the game." Unfortunately, I agree with him.
As for "experiencing" the Olympic flavor, I've attended several Summer & Winter Olympics and never seen the "orgy" scene, but don't disbelieve that it couldn't happen. More importantly, only at an Olympics have I seen the kind of large-scale international mixing of cultures and magnanimous camaraderie amongst athletes of every sport. That is something no partisan-ridden Ryder Cup produces, nor any other PGA event. I could easily see how "cool" Golf could look if it's younger ambassadors spent some period (maybe not weeks) indoctrinating themselves to the Olympic experience. My guess is that would appear very appealing to today's millennials.
With all due respect, I'd submit that your statement about a poor Indian or African sounds rather silly and borderline ignorant. Neither of those regions has ever been identified as any swimming powerhouse, but tell that to those Indian athletes who've medaled in shooting, wrestling, or track & field, or those African's who've dominated the podium for long-distance running for decades. I'm fairly certain their chances for education and a higher standard of living are damn near great in their respective country(s). I suspect their medal winners are treated quite well in their homelands.
The masquerade of PGA contributions to charity hidden in your rather snarky question of swimming's ability to raise money remains quite weak. Swimming is an amateur-driven sport and doesn't pretend to operate deep within the corporate cornucopia that is today's PGA tour.
PS.....Never heard of Michael Phelps?, Ian Thorp?, or Mark Spitz?...really??