Claim: Since it requires an incredible amount of

Question

skill, golf should be regarded as a sport and
golfers should be considered athletes on the same
level as baseball or soccer players.
Counterclaim: Unlike sports such as baseball and
soccer, golf consists of mostly walking and
carrying clubs and does not require the level of
physical exertion that would qualify it as a sport.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question
The student who wrote the claim is
developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to
the counterclaim. Which is the best revision?
(1 point)
Golfing is an excellent form of exercise,
with the average golfer burning over
700 calories by playing a nine-hole
round of golf, and requires strength and
flexibility.
Just like soccer and baseball, golf is a
very competitive game even when
played on a social level, and this
qualification meets the definition of a
sport.
There are many activities that require
skill, such as chess, gardening, and
computer programming, and no one
would consider any of these to be a
sport.
Some people think that golf is a game
of luck—even professional golfers have
stated this—but if that were true, every
lucky golfer would be a pro.

Answer 1

The best revision for the claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim would be:

"Just like soccer and baseball, golf is a very competitive game even when played on a social level, and this qualification meets the definition of a sport."

This revision directly addresses the counterclaim by emphasizing the competitive nature of golf, aligning it with other recognized sports, and reinforcing the idea that competition is a significant aspect of what qualifies an activity as a sport.