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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
Sport
Katie Dawkins

Can You Lose Weight Playing Golf?

Lexi Thompson snacking.

Golf should be a huge fitness benefit and see you in fine shape following a year of playing. Why? We know how beneficial walking is for our health and wow, it is a long way round a golf course. You can walk up to 5 miles on heavy terrain that fires up your muscle groups both between shots and during them.

But not all golfers see themselves lose pounds - often golf comes with some naughty habits that have a negative impact on your health. The social element of the game can lead to a huge increase in calories and suddenly the workout on the course is wasted.

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