Unlock the Mental Health Benefits of Golf: How to Transform Your Business and Client Well-being
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Golf is more than just a game—it's a transformative experience for both the mind and body. In today’s fast-paced world, no one can afford to overlook the growing significance of mental health, particularly in the sports and leisure industry. For golf course professionals looking to elevate their business and enhance their understanding of the industry, it's valuable to consider the following critical questions:
How can golf contribute to enhancing mental well-being for ourselves, our staff, and our clients?
Can this beloved game help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression while also fostering social connections and boosting self-confidence?
How can golf professionals leverage these mental health benefits to improve their services and cultivate stronger, more meaningful relationships with clients?
The answers to these key questions are explored in the article ahead. After extensively reviewing the most relevant scientific studies and articles on the subject, we’ve compiled essential insights to help professionals like you integrate mental wellness into your practices.
Please read the article in full to discover practical tips on creating mentally safe spaces, enhancing well-being, and fostering a more supportive, engaging environment in your professional practice.
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To create this guide, we have based our work on the following research:
The Association of Golf Participation With Health and Wellbeing: A Comparative Study. Golf Science Journal, Feb 2023.
Australian golfers with and without osteoarthritis report reduced psychological distress and improved general health compared to a general population-based sample. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Mar 2023.
Comparative effectiveness of playing golf to Nordic walking and walking on acute physiological effects on cardiometabolic markers in healthy older adults: a randomised cross-over study. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, Feb 2023.
A stakeholder marketing perspective: Golf’s potential to (re-)position as a health sport. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 2019.
The relationships between golf and health: A scoping review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017.
Maximising and evaluating the uptake, use and impact of golf and health studies. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019.
1. Golf as a Gateway to Improved Mental Well-being
Combining physical activity with social interaction and exposure to nature, golf helps reduce stress, alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve overall mood.