How Far Is Walking 18 Holes? | Live Healthy - Chron.com
Play a round of regulation 18-hole golf on most courses and you’ll walk anywhere between 3 and 6 miles, depending on the length of the course, how much walking you do before and after your game, and how often you have to wander off course in search of lost balls. You can better estimate how far you’ll walk while playing a round of golf using a simple calculation that translates golf course yardage into miles.
Walking at least 30 minutes every day can result in a host of health benefits, according to the American Council on Exercise. Walking every day can help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, increase your energy and stamina, help you reach weight-loss goals and improve bone strength. Next time your ball lands in the rough, thinking those extra steps you’ll walk from your cart to the ball will help improve your overall health may take the sting out of finishing above par.
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