After golfs inclusion into the Olympics, its position as a sport solidified. It takes immense mental focus and patience to master the techniques required. It also requires an intense training regimen to remain in peak condition. Although people may still argue on whether or not golf is a sport, it is and always has been one of the top 5 hardest sports in the world and should be recognized as such. If someone were to actually play the sport they would realize how hard it is to be successful.