Health benefits of Golf, it rejuvenates the body and mind!

It may appear that golf is only a leisurely sport but there are extensive health benefits that go along with it. Study done on the health benefits of golf proves that golf boosts your brain power and improves your mental health.

Here are some reasons how Golf is good for the brain:

1-      Increases blood flow to the brain:

Due to the fact that golfing requires a lot of walking, this means that the body is always in motion, thus stimulating blood flow which leads to increased energy levels and brain fitness.

2-      Boosts visualisation, creativity & focus:

When playing golf you use your right brain to brainstorm your swing, put

And overall approach.  Exercising your right brain increases your creativity. While focusing on the ball and on your balance to swing you are required to block out any noise which will in turn sharpen your focus.

3-      Socialising:

Golf is a social activity and encourages interaction with others. Studies have shown that socialising is connected with increased cognitive function. Socialising improves our self esteem and happiness and decreases the chance of depression.

4-      Vision training:

You work out your vision on the field when you focus on the ball when it’s close to your feet and then you focusing on it as it takes off on the field; this also stimulates the tracking functions in your brain.

5-      Coordination:

It is said that golf is the game that requires exceptional coordination. You exercise your cerebellum (part of brain responsible for coordination) when you swing as you repeat your accurate strokes and practice hand-eye and balance.

6-      Strategy:

As you aim to try getting the ball into the hole you use geometry, also you must analyse the environmental conditions and strength. Problem solving like this exercises your left brain.  

In addition to all the above benefits, golfing enhances your sleep.Getting a good sleep has many health benefits!!!