Golf provides a stimulating mental challenge combined with a healthy walk in pleasant surroundings and can be played by people of all abilities and ages. Golf can be played on your own or in a team. It may be a casual pastime or a competitive activity.
Health benefits of golf
Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.
Playing golf regularly can help you:
-stay fit
-improve muscle tone and endurance
-lose weight and body fat.
Other benefits of golf
Golf can also:
-be a great way to keep in touch with friends
-help in reducing stress (as a result of the physical activity and also due to the pleasure of
walking in an open and natural environment)
-provide opportunities to meet new people
-help develop a sense of community connectedness.
Starting to play golf
Golf can be a very social and enjoyable sport. While you compete against others, you can also compete with yourself to better your previous best score.
A good way to get started is to take lessons to acquire the fundamental skills before hitting the course. Alternatively, you could gather a group of friends, hire some clubs and make your way around your local public course, which can be equally as enjoyable. As you improve, you may consider purchasing a set of clubs and, if you are really keen, you may have the clubs custom-made to suit you.
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