Golf.com Analysis in the US: "Walk 6.4km and Burn at Least 800, Up to 2000 Calories," "Highly Recommended as a Safe and Excellent Exercise"
[Asia Economy Reporter Nowrae Noh] Golf is a sport.
It is especially an exercise that allows you to enjoy the great outdoors. Depending on the golf course, walking 18 holes covers roughly 4 miles (6.4 km). So how many calories are burned? Naturally, it varies depending on the style of play. The most recommended method is to carry your caddie bag yourself. Recently, Golf.com in the U.S. introduced this by saying, "Walking while carrying the bag is the best," and "This method is the best form of exercise."
The U.S. Center for Health and Sport Science and The New York Times announced that "about 1,400 calories are burned each round." This includes calories needed to walk the course, swing, and carry the caddie bag. It can be up to 2,000 calories. Next is playing golf using a push cart. The New York Times analyzed that "calories burned are similar to carrying the bag while exercising."
Playing with a caddie is also fine. Climbing the teeing ground and moving to take shots are all forms of exercise. According to Harvard research, 800 to 900 calories can be burned. Some claim that up to 1,200 calories are required. Lastly, riding a cart around the field is the most common form of round. The World Golf Foundation stated, "Even when hitting the ball while riding a cart, 800 to 1,300 calories are consumed."
Using a cart also has benefits. Golf courses generate additional profits. It is a driving force to better manage the field. The explanation is that "more people can participate in the course, and rounds can be finished faster." Older people can also play golf if they ride a cart. Golf.com emphasized, "Golf is a safe and excellent form of exercise," and "No matter which method you choose, playing many rounds helps your health."
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