Question

Golf and Tennis have had a more difficult time then other sports shaking off the myth of the amateur. They have both also suffered from the stereotype of being upper-class, effete, country club sports. Give a brief history of both of these sports making sure to include how the professional has overtaken the amateur in importance.

Answer 1

The stereotype of being an amateur sport, Golf and Tennis, and also considered as upper-class, effete, country club sports. These sports have been overtaken the amateur in importance.

In overtaken the amateur Golf, Royal and Ancient and ST. Andrew Club becomes major establishments and driven force behind growing the game during the 19th century.

Golf competition ad tournament is considered as Pro vs. Amateur. Pros professional were just seen as employees of the club and couldn't play with other members they were not allowed in the clubhouse

USGA stands for United States Golf Association was formed to provide rules, uniforms for the game and arrange and see both the amateur tournament and US Open. Walter Hagen was the golf player known for his showmanship and aggressive style that changed the perception for the professional golfers

Tennis

- First Wimbledon arranged in 1877. USLTA or United States Lawn Tennis Association established for Tennis amateurs as well as professionals. Jack Kramer is responsible for major tennis tournaments and overtakes the stereotype of amateur sports.