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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
Sport
Baz Plummer

How Healthy Is Golf Compared To Other Popular Sports?

Baz Plummer putting on the green of a golf course with inset images of a footballer volleying the ball, a basketballer dribbling the ball and a tennis player holding a tennis racket in a strong pose.

Whether you are a golfer who wants to get fit, perhaps by using the 10 best golf exercises, or someone who uses a casual knock to build social connections... the game is undoubtedly good for us.

I choose to play golf in order to experience the (rare) thrill of making birdie and the anticipation of an impending handicap cut and the bliss of a long walk in the sunshine, but I also appreciate the various health benefits.

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