It used to be that golf was for senior citizens who couldn’t anymore play any rough-and-tumble games. But the younger generation is fast catching up and even the very young adolescents are already practicing their swings in the various golf ranges all over the country. It’s not anymore a game for those who were “once young”, it’s also now for the “young ones.”

The truth of the matter is that golf offers many benefits to both the young and old alike. The most obvious one is that of exercise. A round of golf takes several hours and walking to get from one hole to the next is a great cardiovascular workout that offers a lot of advantages. It boosts metabolism to burn fat and keep you in shape. Taking 10,000 steps a day has even been proven to reduce one’s risk of developing certain cancers! While golf carts have become a common feature in most courses these days, one still gets the chance to walk a great deal in any golf game and that alone is a good enough reason to tee-off.

Golf challenges a player to think. Anyone who has had a vast experience with the game will tell you that strategizing is a key part in golf. Utilizing which type of stroke to use, how to approach the ball that has fallen into a hazard and how to drive the ball into the fairway are all analytical processes integral to the game. Even wind direction needs to be taken in consideration before one hits the ball. This game is as much mental as it is physical and this makes it engaging.

For the young ones, thinking sharpens logical skills that help them develop the intricacies of the decision-making process. For the not so young, constant thinking keeps them quick and razor-sharp. It’s amazing what one round of golf can do where this is concerned.

Finally, golf offers a chance for everyone to unwind and relax. The soothing landscape– greens, gently rolling slopes, and the lakes, ponds and lush vegetation are all a feast to the eyes. Sharing drinks at the clubhouse also cultivates friendships and allows one to make new acquaintances. Nothing else could be more beneficial than laughter shared after a round at the course.