An 18-hole round easily exceeds this recommended number, especially when you walk and do not use a golf cart.

Weight loss – the golden number of steps per day needed for weight loss is 10,000.

By keeping active you make sure your brain has a good, strong blood supply, which is essential to help it function better now and in future.” Clive Ballard, director of research at the Alzheimer’s Society, says: 'Whether it is going for a jog or walking the golf course, keeping physically active is a great way to keep your heart and your brain healthy.

Brain stimulation – regular daily walking strengthens the brain’s memory circuits.The Norwegian Golf Federation (NGF) found that during an 18-hole round, a player will have an average heart rate of 100 beats per minute, over a two to five hour period Your risk of a stroke and diabetes are reduced, and there can be positive effects on reducing blood pressure and harmful cholesterol, especially if combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Walking, carrying your bag and swinging all increase your heart rate and blood flow. Heart health – any form of physical exercise helps get the blood pumping to your heart.There are many stated health benefits of golf, from scientific and anecdotal sources, but just how good is the game for the body and mind? Golf may not be considered a physically demanding sport, but one round will likely mean you are outside and moving around, walking at a pace of 6-7 km per hour, for several hours at a time and constantly using your brain for the many mental challenges we face.

As all golfers know, a game of golf is both mentally stimulating and physically challenging.

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