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This Study Says Golf Is The Most Boring Sport To Watch

Rick Arnett /

As an avid fan of golf, I even have to admit watching the sport on the tube isn’t always must-see-tv. Too many putts shown, too many commercials (although the new split screen showing ads and play is a notable improvement), not enough eavesdropping on player/caddie convos and too few graphics to enlighten viewers where the little white globe is going.

I always tape a golf broadcast just in case I fall asleep during the presentation and want to rewind when Twitter alerts me something special occurred. And when I switch back between golf and lets say hockey, it isn’t a contest. That is unless Tiger Woods is contending of course.

However, it does comes as a surprise that golf led every other sport in most boring to watch by the Brits–-a group that boasts about its golf prowess. Stephen Hennessey from GolfDigest.com has the details.

At least the NFL is in second place. If I was asked, cricket, darts and snooker would be farrrrrr above of golf as the sport I’d need toothpicks in my eyes to force watch.

So, there’s that.

Golf viewing TV ratings