Golf: A good walk made better?

Although golf is a low-to-moderate intensity exercise, the game can last up to four hours and players may walk up to six miles. A 2023 study found that walking a round of 18 holes may be slightly better for cardiovascular health than an hour of brisk walking or Nordic walking. Golf provides a sense of competition and camaraderie and can be played well into older age, unlike more strenuous sports such as basketball or soccer. Even if people are not physically able to walk the entire course, hitting the ball works the muscles of the core and arms, and the golf swing provides a balance challenge.