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Archive Home > 2012 > July > 26 > A round of golf is a good workout

A round of golf is a good workout


July 26, 2012

Golfing is good for fitness. Consider these findings from a new report:

• Walking an 18-hole round of golf, carrying a bag or using a pull cart, is equivalent to about a five-mile walk.

• Walking 18 holes and carrying clubs burns about 2,000 calories. Riding in a cart reduces the game’s caloric....

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