No surprise: Golf can be good for your health

We all know exercise is good for your health, even a moderate amount. It would make sense, then, that golf is good for your health, generally speaking.

Of course, if you’re a golfer who smokes and/or drinks on the course, that might be debatable. Or if you’re one who lets your golf score determine your self worth, golf may not be that healthy for your lifestyle. But by in large, golf has health benefits for most who play it, even if you ride.

And it’s not just the obvious. Besides moderate exercise, there are other aspects of playing golf that are beneficial such as overall well being, confidence, and mental sharpness, sunshine and fresh air.

According to the Golf & Health Project — a recent study commissioned by the nonprofit World Golf Foundation (whose sponsoring partners include the PGA of America, PGA Tour, United States Golf Association, Royal and Ancient and Ladies Professional Golf Association) — golf and exercise can help control weight, diabetes, hypertension, balance, cognition and help prevent fractures.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, led by Dr. Andrew Murray, have conducted the largest, most comprehensive study of golf and health, with the results published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine. In all, 5,000 papers were reviewed to provide a comprehensive view on the impact of the game of golf on health, illness prevention (and management) and associated injuries. Read For More Information – https://www.golfadvisor.com/articles/no-surprise-golf-can-be-good-for-your-health

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