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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.
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.
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.
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The best revision for the student's 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 effectively counters the argument that golf is not a sport by emphasizing its competitive nature and aligning it with other widely accepted sports, solidifying the claim that golf qualifies as a sport.
