What if the question was flipped?
I ask, because, I know a great kid (over half my age) who is a golf prodigy, wins tournaments and earns thousands just off of golf. Picked up a skateboard a few years ago and RIPS! We talk about the "current" climate of skateboarding & fashion, he admits it's sometimes hard to tell who is a skateboarder even at skateparks because some are dressed in nice polos/khakis/nikes, etc. so he doesn't even get a double take when he shows up straight from the course. He's insightful and aware of history and even admits he probably wouldn't have been into skateboarding had this been 10-20 years ago when skating wasn't so mainstream and inclusive.
I guess to get to my point, I'm sure there were golfers at the club asking, "how can golfers skateboard?" knowing the physical risks skateboarding entails. Not to mention the snobbery of some of the golfers who think (like some skateboarders do) that, "their sport" makes them an exceptional individual. What they both have in common 'tho is, both take a lot of time, commitment and heart to keep at & enjoy (and both can be done solo but likely more enjoyable with friends).
Admission: Not a golfer by any means but I do love some driving range (especially top golf) time! Also, due to the pandemic, I've found yet another fun outlet with taking my sons out for disc golf (since they don't skate). Enjoy whatever makes you happy/keeps you sane as long as you're not hurting others.