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. Also be sure to compare and contrast how they both have attempted to overcome the country club stereotype and in your opinion have they overcome the stereotype?

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. Also be sure to compare and contrast how they both have attempted to overcome the country club stereotype and in your opinion have they overcome the stereotype?