Golf makes you live longer!

Listen up, grandad. As if you needed more reasons to play golf, here is categorical proof that it'll make you live longer

Edinburgh scientists (clinically proven to be some of the most principled scientists available to mankind) have concluded that people who play golf could live five years longer than those who don't. The evidence was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine and is part of the Golf and Health Project, which is led by the World Golf Foundation. 

"That's 10 calories right there, whippersnapper!"

Triple major winner Padraig Harrington ambassador for the Golf and Health project, for which the study was published, and he said this information confirmed just how brilliant golf is.

"I have seen how impactful golf can be on peoples' wellbeing, now it is time to get the message out there," he said.

Golf is so powerful a lexicon that it helps prevent 40 different chronic diseases as well as offering improved mental health (notwithstanding that missed two-and-a-half-footer to square the match against the club bore – Ed).

The scientists reviewed 5,000 studies into golf and found while it had health benefits for people of all ages, the gains were more pronounced among older players. Golf was seen to aid balance and improve muscle strength but was also found likely to improve cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic health.

"Golf makes you this happy"

Dr. Andrew Murray, from the physical activity for health research center at Edinburgh University, said Wednesday that regular golf can help players beat official recommended levels for physical activity.

"Evidence suggests golfers live longer than non-golfers," said Murray. "They enjoy improvements in cholesterol levels, body composition, wellness, self-esteem and self-worth." 

Right, don't know about you guys but I'm off to the golf links post haste.

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