Do you think it's possible for an amateur or even a professional to do without fitness and exercise in the modern game and find their true golfing potential? Would they be able to continue to see improvement in their game and maintain a high level of consistency as well as enjoy each round that they play if they don't spend any time maintaining or improving their fitness?
You'll probably find that the type of golfer who believes that you don't need to spend time on your fitness or any golf specific exercise also looks back on the 'good old days' of golf with fondness. Those days when golf was pretty much just a leisure sport and there was no good reason to put in the time and effort on fitness as they hardly broke a sweat when they were out on the course anyway.
Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on you look at it) the modern game of golf has changed quite significantly, and while it can still be considered a leisure sport as it's been played over the many years since its inception the benefits of golf fitness programs can't be ignored. In fact these golf exercise and fitness programs have probably made it easier for new players to join the game and see improvements more quickly than in the past, causing them to enjoy it more in the long run.
For those golfers that are determined to not use any kind of golf exercise program it's pretty common for them to start to face a major problem with their game; and that is the problem of not being able to overcome a key issue or challenge with their swing or technique. This would undoubtedly lead to frustration and a lack of enjoyment during their play and unfortunately this in turn is likely to lead to an even further decrease in the standard of their game.
And imagine what it would be like for this type of player should they find themselves playing with friends or colleagues who have embraced the idea of a golf exercise and fitness program. Surely there could be nothing more annoying than having your fellow golfers outplay you time and time again even if they are technically less skilled players.
So the unfortunately reality is that golf and golf exercise and fitness programs go hand in hand, any golfer who wants to get the maximum enjoyment out of their game should seriously consider finding themselves a quality golf exercise program and putting it into practice as soon as possible.