Golf is a sport that has historically been dominated by males, but that’s changing. And it’s changing quickly!
According to the National Golf Foundation’s 2018 Golf Industry Report, women comprise 24 percent of all golfers, an increase of more than 13 percent over the prior five years. In 2016, 34 percent of the 2.5 million new golfers were female.
Golf is a sport like no other, both athletic and relaxing, played in a magnificent natural setting.
With so many benefits, physical, mental, and social, it’s no wonder that women are hitting the links in record numbers. Here are a few reasons to get started now.
Golf is great exercise.
Often thought of as a passive sport that doesn’t require a great deal of fitness, nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, golf incorporates cardiovascular exercise, strength training, even balance and coordination. Plus, golf is one of the least injury-prone sports a person can play.
Swinging a golf club uses a variety of muscle groups from your shoulders to your glutes and legs. The golf swing will also increase the ability to balance the body while activating the core, strengthening both abdominals and back.
If you’re looking for cardiovascular benefits, ditch the golf cart and walk. Not only will you average 4.5 miles for an 18 hole round, let’s face it, the course is rarely flat, so you’ll be walking up and down hills engaging all of the major muscles groups in the lower body.
Golf is a great stress reliever.
Any physical activity will aid in the release of endorphins – your body’s natural feel-good chemicals, but golf does it in a gorgeous natural setting. Enjoy beautiful sunshine, fresh air, and spectacular scenery, all of which have been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and aid in relieving anxiety.
Golf is social.
Unlike more intense sports, such as soccer, tennis, or basketball, golf allows social interaction and conversation while remaining competitive (assuming that’s what you want it to be). Even better, the handicapping system will enable you to play, and compete, with golfers of all abilities.
Not super competitive? No worries. Golf can be a fun and rewarding activity with friends and family. You may even meet new pals while you’re playing a casual round.
Brand new to the sport? Consider taking a lesson or two to get started. Most golf clubs and public courses have teaching pros on staff. Many of them offer women-only clinics as well as rental equipment.
What are you waiting for? Grab your girlfriends and get golfing! Just in case e you need one more reason to take the leap, I’ll leave you with this.
The fashion is fun!
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