Golf is a well-known sport in all parts of the world. In 2005, it was estimated that there were about 32,000 golf courses in the world! This sport allows people of all ages and abilities to practice it because it combines walking in pleasant surroundings while propelling a small ball into various holes with a golf club.
For all the people who still can’t bring themselves to play golf, we’ve put together a list of five reasons why golf is a sport everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. Read on to discover the great benefits of this sporting activity.
Staying Fit
Playing golf three to five times a week improves your cardiovascular system, endurance and muscle tone. If you also choose to carry your own clubs with you, your energy expenditure per round will be even greater and you will benefit even more.
On most golf courses you will walk about 4 miles, which will bring you closer to your daily step goal and consequently you will also get aesthetic benefits while having fun.
Allows You To Be Outdoors
Reduces Stress
Playing golf regularly can help reduce stress not only as a result of being physically active outdoors surrounded by nature, but also because it helps put problems in perspective.
When you find yourself alone, with your golf club and a ball, your problems take a back seat for that instant and that’s when the mind takes a break so you can later solve problems with a broader view.
Helps Develop A Sense Of Community
While golf is a personal sport, it can also be a great way to keep in touch with friends or make new friends. If you have no idea how to join new people, our suggestion is to go to the course alone and we are sure that in less time than you expect, the staff will be able to put you in contact with a group.
If business is your thing, the golf course can also become the ideal place to improve your career while exercising. As we mentioned in the previous section, by getting out of the daily routine of the office and having an open and neutral place to talk, stress is reduced and it becomes easier to establish new business relationships.
Can Be Practiced As A Family
