This report by Walker Research Group, LLC for the World Golf Foundation and GOLF 20/20 identified the literature pertaining to the health and wellness benefits of golf participation and involvement.
KEY FINDINGS - HEALTH RELATED BENEFITS
- A walked 18-hole round, carrying a bag or using a hand/pull cart, is approximately equal to a 5-mile walk.
- The total caloric expenditure for an 18-hole round is approximately 2,000 calories for walking while carrying clubs and 1,300 calories when riding in a cart.
- Since walking is biomechanically more efficient than running, playing an 18-hole round of golf walking is roughly equivalent to a 3.5 to 4-mile run.
OTHER WAYS TO BURN 1,300 CALORIES:
- Strength training for 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Aerobic activity for 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Jogging on a treadmill for 2 hours and 10 minutes