Golfer and golfing are not synonymous. Golfer is fine, golfing is not.Chipotlemonger said:
FWIW, I asked my coworker who is a former pro whether he thinks golfing vs. play golf is a big deal. He said he couldn't give a rat's ass about it. Just another data point for this conversation.
Additionally, if we can't say "golfing", then what do you people prefer we call "golfers". Someone asks you who you think the best golfer is of all time, and rather than get into a Jack vs. Tiger discussion do you seize up and hold in your rage at the gall? "They should have asked me who the best person at playing golf all time is!"
F/E I know all of the guys railing against "golfing" in this thread have played a lot of golf.

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