Why You Should Play

                                                                Golf

 

Have you ever played golf? If not already, here are some reasons why. You get exercise, it helps you live a longer, healthier life, and if you are a girl you can get a full scholarship. I believe that everyone should play golf because of these reasons.

First, you get a lot of exercise playing golf. One reason is that you burn 820 calories playing golf. Also,on average a golf bag weighs 25-35 lbs. Another reason why you get so much exercise while you play the sport is because you never sit and you carry around a heavy golf bag!

Second, golf can even help you live a longer and healthier life. Golf can add 5 years to your life proved by Dr Andrew. Scientists looked at 300,000 golfers and found that the death rate for golfers is 40% lower than people with the same gender,age,and economic and social status that don't play golf. It can even prevent chronic diseases.

Finally, if you are a girl and you are even just a little good at golf, you can get a full scholarship to the college of your choice. Hundreds of female scholarships are unused each year. It is also the most male dominated sport.

Some people think that golf is boring, or is difficult to even try. Also, golf takes a lot of practice and lessons can get expensive. People also don’t like to walk all 18 holes, it is also weather dependent. However, it keeps you active and healthy, and since you're in the sun your vitamin D level will peak. This helps with bone growth, heart health, and to keep anxiety to a minimum.  

I hope after hearing this, I hope you will try golf since it can expand your life, and get you moving and earn a full scholarship. So, stop wasting your time and money on other sports! Start playing golf, NOW! I believe that golf should be played more, especially by girls. So get out there and start playing!  

 

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