Armchair experts say they could take on golf pro - and score premier league goal

The idea that amateur sports enthusiasts could compete with professionals is not uncommon, with many fans often believing they could perform at a high level with little training or practice. This phenomenon is often attributed to a lack of understanding of the intense physical and mental demands of professional sports, as well as the years of dedication and hard work that elite athletes put into their craft. The survey's findings highlight the significant gap between the perception and reality of athletic ability among the general public.

Armchair experts say they could take on golf pro - and score premier league goal

A new survey of 2,000 UK adults finds a quarter of sports fans believe they could score a goal in a Premier League match — exposing just how much fans underestimate the skill of elite athletes.