It's only boring if you aren't any good and don't understand it. It's definitely a sport and a sport for the best athletes with the most brain power and most self reliance. Every shot on the golf course you'll ever take will be slightly different from any before, so a golfer has to be able to adapt to many variables quickly. Also, as stated above, when you lose in golf, it's on you, there's no teammates or coaches to blame, just you and the golf course out there.