The other day, my 10-year-old daughter, was reading from a library book filled with short statements such as July 15th is “Cow Appreciation Day,” or March 13th is the start of “National Procrastination Week.” And finally, could we forget Orville Redenbacher’s favorite, October 18th, the start of “National Popcorn Poppin’ Month.” I have to admit, many of these had me stupefied, if not laughing out loud, when I first heard them.
The World Golf Foundation and Golf 20/20 commissioned The Walker Research Group to identify and report on the body of literature pertaining to the health and wellness benefits of golf participation. Below are the key findings and health-related benefits:
o A walked 18-hole round, carrying a bag or using a hand/pull cart, is approximately equal to a 5-mile walk.
o 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.