Do you play golf? Interesting Facts

Golf is a centuries-old sport played by millions of people around the world. If you know golfers, don’t forget to welcome them to the Golfer’s Day April 10.

And while many are familiar with the basic concept of golf, we’re going to tell you some fun facts you might not know about.

In golf play in 208 countries of the world (from 245). And this does not mean that there are no golfers in other countries. Golfers can be found even among the cardinals of the Vatican. By the way, have you read our interesting facts about the Vatican?

Counting the fans of this game is incredibly difficult. The approximate number that appears in all ratings is 450 million people know how to hold a club and play a round of golf at least once a year. Golf is truly one of the most popular sports in the world. There are about 33,000 golf courses in the world!

In terms of the number of athletes, golf is slightly behind tennis, hockey, volleyball, boxing, auto racing, basketball and football. But here is one interesting nuance. Well-known sports journalist Rick Woodson put it well.

Note that basketball, baseball, and football players start playing golf when they retire. And golf pros don’t start playing basketball, baseball and football when they retire.

Rick Woodson

It’s no secret that walking is good for health. And what could be better than a golf course with its beautiful views? Golf is a game that can be played by people of all body types and athletic abilities.

Health and fitness experts say that walking 10,000 steps a day (yes, that number is pretty much taken from the ceiling, but let that be a guide than 2 hours in front of the TV) is the equivalent 18 holes or 8 km – will improve the general physical shape and allow weight control.

Here are just some of the health benefits of playing golf:

• Regardless of handicap, gender, or course played, players take more than 10,000 steps during a standard round of golf, which meets the recommendations of many medical and clinical exercise practitioners.
• During an 18-hole round of golf, blood glucose levels drop by 20% in youth, 10% in middle-aged people, and 30% in older players.
• The total calorie expenditure for 18 holes is about 2000 kcal when walking and 1300 kcal when driving a golf cart.

Other ways to burn 1,300 calories:

• Strength training for 2 hours 45 minutes;
• Aerobics 2 hours 10 minutes;
• Running on a treadmill for 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Additional physical and mental health benefits of playing:

• Sunlight. When you play golf on a beautiful sunny day, the body receives vitamin D, which is necessary for strengthening the health of the bones and the general condition of the body.
• Sleep. It has been proven that people who both work and train sleep better at night. Physical activity allows you to get rid of excess energy, fall asleep faster and get a good night’s sleep.
• Communication. Golf is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family, with friends or colleagues. The game is a way of communicating with other people and establishing connections.
• Oxygen. A swing (hit) with a stick is equivalent to performing at least two hundred rotations, which allows you to effectively saturate the body with oxygen.
• Psychological stimulation. Golf allows you to focus, develop cognitive skills and help develop strategic thinking. Golf gives a sense of completion and a pleasant increase in self-esteem.