How to really get into golf

Why the game is good for you?Some research suggests a round of golf is better for you than a quick, intense workout that’s according to Get Into Golf, a campaign run by Sport England and England Golf among others.The campaign adds that walking around a golf course – nine holes can take as little as […]

Why the game is good for you?
Some research suggests a round of golf is better for you than a quick, intense workout that’s according to Get Into Golf, a campaign run by Sport England and England Golf among others.
The campaign adds that walking around a golf course – nine holes can take as little as an hour, while 18 holes might require three or four – cuts the risk of heart disease. A game of golf could involve walking up to five miles and burn off almost 1,000 calories.
Golf is a great game for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. People of widely different abilities can play and compete together, thanks to the handicap system  .
Further research also suggests golf can help to reduce stress, though that, of course, depends on how well your round goes.
History
Golf’s origins stretch back for hundreds, maybe even thousands of years, but the modern game is closely associated with Scotland.
The Old Course at St Andrews – considered the home of the game, and world governing body the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews  (R&A) – has seen action since the 1500s.
The Open Championship, the oldest golf tournament still in existence and the first of four top-level international events referred to as “the Majors”, was first contested in 1860.
Only in the 20th Century were the dimensions and form many of golf’s crucial elements, such as the ball and clubs, standardised. The equipment used to play golf now is far removed from what would have been available a century ago.