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   Is golf a sport or a hobby?

   • Golf is a highly debated topic when it comes to categorizing it as a sport or a hobby. While some argue that golf is merely a leisure activity or hobby, others firmly believe that it qualifies as a legitimate sport. One key aspect that supports golf being considered a sport is the physical exertion and athleticism required to play the game.

   Is Golf a Sport or a Hobby? The Arguments Explained

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   Is golf a good sport?

   • Golf is certainly competitive, and it requires skill, but it is simply good exercise and does not require enough physical exertion to be a sport. For elderly male golfers, an 18-hole game is moderate to high intensity; however, the game requires only moderate exercise for middle-aged men and is low intensity for young men.

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   Does golf count as physical activity?

   • All golf counts as physical activity and can be beneficial to overall health. It’s a good way to burn calories and improve overall conditioning for daily life. Golf can sometimes count as moderate aerobic activity, particularly when the course is walked. But golf doesn’t meet the standard for high intensity exercise or for strength training.

   Does Golf Count as Exercise? - Everyday Health

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   Is golf a good workout?

   • “If combined with other forms of exercise and a healthy varied diet, golf will help to keep you fit, trim, and conditioned for daily life,” Shah says. He recommends adding two days of higher-intensity activity such as tennis, pickleball, or running, plus strength training to meet current exercise guidelines (more on that coming up).

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   Is golf competitive enough to be a sport?

   • The fact that golfers are able to be competitive professionally so far past the age of peak athleticism — which is age 26, according to a June 2011 peer-reviewed study — shows that golf is not competitive enough to be a sport.

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   What is a sport vs a game?

   • Among the 12 is both sides arguing about the dictionary definition of a sport vs. a game. Pro: "Merriam-Webster defines sport as 'physical activity engaged in for pleasure: a particular activity (as an athletic game).'" Con: "Golf better matches the defintion of a game than a sport.

   Is golf a sport? And the answer is...it depends

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2. www.everydayhealth.com › fitness › does-golf-countDoes Golf Count as Exercise? - Everyday Health

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   Jun 15, 2023 · Golf can sometimes count as moderate aerobic activity, particularly when the course is walked. But golf doesn’t meet the standard for high intensity exercise or for strength training.

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   Jul 1, 2023 · Golf is a highly debated topic when it comes to categorizing it as a sport or a hobby. While some argue that golf is merely a leisure activity or hobby, others firmly believe that it qualifies as a legitimate sport. One key aspect that supports golf being considered a sport is the physical exertion and athleticism required to play the game.

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   Aug 1, 2019 · Professional golfers are considered athletes by mainstream media. College and university athletic departments classify golf as a sport. Sports agents, sponsors, and sporting goods manufacturers consider golf to be a sport. Physical training leads to improvement in golfer’s performance.

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   Apr 24, 2023 · In golf, like in other sports, there is a correlation between an athlete’s physical training and improved performance. A 2009 peer-reviewed study found that golfers who focus on balance, flexibility, posture, core stability, strength, power, and cardiovascular training have better results.

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   May 4, 2023 · Study: Golf as Exercise. When it comes to sports, golf isn’t usually thought of as the most physically active, but it turns out a round of golf has surprising benefits for the both the body and mind. In fact, it could even provide greater benefits than other forms of exercise, such as Nordic walking, (which is plenty beneficial in its own right).

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   Jul 19, 2022 · Golf is a great outdoor sport for people of all ages and has many health benefits. You also get to socialize with your friends and spend time close to nature.

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   May 29, 2012 · Pro: "Merriam-Webster defines sport as 'physical activity engaged in for pleasure: a particular activity (as an athletic game).'" Con: "Golf better matches the defintion of a game than a...