Ignorant American question about European sports...

[kalthalior]

General, the point in televising things like gold & bowling is that a lot of people (more than you might suspect) participate in those sports, and take an active interest in "how the pros" perform & approach different situations that arise in their sport.
Personally, for example, I am in a bowling league, so I watch the bowling tour, and get pointers to improve my game --- mostly from observation, sometimes from a "tips" segment. I have a friend who golfs, and he watches the golf tour religiously (when he isn't playing). It may not interest most people, but there is a segment of the population that cares, or it wouldn't be on TV.

EDIT(response to above): No prob GW, just trying to answer your question. Didn't mean to come across as indignant -- however, I DO enjoy bowling.

[ May 06, 2003, 19:05: Message edited by: kalthalior ]