I think golf is a case of less is more.
Today I would relate a golf swing to my tennis swing when I have set up and have time to take a nice smooth accelerating swing.
People playing racket sports tend to hit on the run most of the time, so when you have the right to stand there and take your time on your terms, it's a totally different animal IMO.
you are right....I used to play alot of tennis in my teens and early 20s and was better at it than golf.....but I"m more a weight training, moutain biking, surfing, roller blading kind of guy.........golf is strictly an entertaining or leisurely drinking activity for me....probably play only 4 times a year now......takes too damned long.....