There are people who feel the same way about watching the Olympics or pro sports like the NBA, MLB, etc. They would rather play themselves.
Then there are people who don’t mind watching college sports but don’t like pro sports. Considering that college sports is just a minor league for pro sports that makes little sense but it’s what some people like.
Many people who do like to watch the pros play like to see just how well the best people can do. Some people see it as a goal to shoot for when they play themselves. Others watch to learn techniques that might improve their game.