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Briefings and guides

Practical briefings for golf bodies, clubs and policy makers, and the healthy club checklist.

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The healthy club checklist (printable)

A one-page printable checklist for golf clubs and facilities: eight simple steps, from a defibrillator and CPR-trained staff to sun cream in…

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Golf and Health Project – Briefing Document – PGAs / Federations / Golf Industry

Document Title:Golf and Health Project - Briefing Document - PGAs Federations Golf Industry As the health benefits of golf continue to play…

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Golf and Health Project – Briefing Document – Policy Makers & Leaders

Document Title: Golf and Health Project - Briefing Document - Policy Makers Leaders As the health benefits of golf continue to play an…

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Infographics

Ready-made graphics that explain the evidence at a glance. Use them in newsletters, presentations and on social media.

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Golf Carts As On-Course Transportation During Competitive Golf Events: A Scoping Review – INFOGRAPHIC

Document Title: Golf Carts As On-Course Transportation During Competitive Golf Events: A Scoping Review - INFOGRAPHIC Published By: Andrew J Hall, Chris…

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Physiological and Performance Effects of Using a Golf-Cart Versus Walking during Tournament Golf – INFOGRAPHIC

Document Title: Physiological and Performance Effects of Using a Golf-Cart Versus Walking during Tournament Golf - INFOGRAPHIC Published By: O’Donnell, A, Murray,…

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University of Edinburgh – Scoping Review Infographic

The University of Edinburgh's infographic looking at results of the 2016 Scoping Review on the health benefits of golf.

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20 Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day [Infographic]

European Tour Performance Institute's (ETPI) '20 Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day' Infographic provides a range of physical and mental health benefits to regular exercise. Golf, with its extended length of walking required, is a perfect sport to play to attain these health benefits.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing [Infographic]

Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay through golf. European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI) provide 8 key fundamentals to improving and maintaining your mental health on a…

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Protect Your Skin Against Skin Cancer | European Tour Performance Institute [Infographic]

Please use asset with related credit - 'Marsha Hull, Dr Allan Matthews and Dr Danny Glover'.

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Living With Dementia | UK Care Guide [Infographic]

Please use asset with related credit - 'UK Care Guide'. For more information visit https://ukcareguide.co.uk/living-with-dementia.

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Spectator Research Infographic – Golf & Health [Web-Ready JPG]

The official Golf & Health infographic image to accompany the University of Edinburgh golf spectator research release. [Web-Ready JPG Version]

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Spectator Research Infographic – Golf & Health [Hi-Res JPG]

The official Golf & Health infographic image to accompany the University of Edinburgh golf spectator research release. [Hi-Res JPG Version]

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Spectator Research Infographic – Golf & Health [PDF]

The official Golf & Health infographic image to accompany the University of Edinburgh golf spectator research release.

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Golf & Health – Scoping Review Infographic

Golf & Health's infographic looking at results of the 2016 Scoping Review on the health benefits of golf from the University of Edinburgh.

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Presentations and media

Slides, press releases and quotes from the project.

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The relationships between golf and health: a scoping review [Research Paper]

The University of Edinburgh's 2016 Scoping Review on the health benefits of golf. Abstract Objective To assess the relationships between golf and…

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University of Edinburgh – Scoping Review Infographic

The University of Edinburgh's infographic looking at results of the 2016 Scoping Review on the health benefits of golf.

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Protect Your Skin Against Skin Cancer | European Tour Performance Institute [Infographic]

Please use asset with related credit - 'Marsha Hull, Dr Allan Matthews and Dr Danny Glover'.

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Golf & Health Week

Graphics and materials from Golf & Health Week, ready to reuse in your own campaigns.

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20 Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day [Infographic]

European Tour Performance Institute's (ETPI) '20 Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day' Infographic provides a range of physical and mental health benefits to regular exercise. Golf, with its extended length of walking required, is a perfect sport to play to attain these health benefits.

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Golfers Live Longer [Infographic] – Fitness – #GolfHealthWeek [SQUARE]

Please use asset with hashtag '#GolfHealthWeek'. More information #GolfHealthWeek at bit.ly/golfhealthweek. Formatted Square [e.g. for use on Instagram, Twitter, etc.]

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Get Fit For Golf [Infographic] – Fitness – #GolfHealthWeek

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Get Fit For Golf [Infographic] – Fitness – #GolfHealthWeek [STORY]

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Get Fit For Golf [Infographic] – Fitness – #GolfHealthWeek [Square]

Please use asset with hashtag '#GolfHealthWeek'. More information #GolfHealthWeek at bit.ly/golfhealthweek. Formatted Square [e.g. for use on Instagram, Twitter, etc.]

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Photos and video

Photos and video footage from Golf & Health events and research.

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Image 03 | Global Consensus for Golf in the Race to Tackle Physical Inactivity

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Image 02 | Global Consensus for Golf in the Race to Tackle Physical Inactivity

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Image 01 | Global Consensus for Golf in the Race to Tackle Physical Inactivity

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Golf and Health – Spectating_Photos_05

Stock spectator image - Golf and Health - Spectating_Photos_05.jpg.

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Golf and Health – Spectating_Photos_04

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Golf and Health – Spectating_Photos_03

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Golf and Health – Spectating_Photos_02

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Golf and Health – Spectating_Photos_01

Stock spectator image - Golf and Health - Spectating_Photos_01.jpg.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_09

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_07

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_06

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_05

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_04

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_03

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_02

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_01

HD general spectator-related footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_Time-lapse_02

HD general spectator-related time-lapse footage for open use.

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Golf and Health – Spectators – B-Roll_Time-lapse_01

HD general spectator-related time-lapse footage for open use.

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Brand and logos

Golf & Health logos and graphic assets for partners and media.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing [Infographic]

Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay through golf. European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI) provide 8 key fundamentals to improving and maintaining your mental health on a…

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Research papers

Key studies and reviews on golf and health, including the scoping review and the 2018 International Consensus.

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Golf Carts As On-Course Transportation During Competitive Golf Events: A Scoping Review – INFOGRAPHIC

Document Title: Golf Carts As On-Course Transportation During Competitive Golf Events: A Scoping Review - INFOGRAPHIC Published By: Andrew J Hall, Chris…

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Physiological and Performance Effects of Using a Golf-Cart Versus Walking during Tournament Golf – INFOGRAPHIC

Document Title: Physiological and Performance Effects of Using a Golf-Cart Versus Walking during Tournament Golf - INFOGRAPHIC Published By: O’Donnell, A, Murray,…

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Golf participants in Australia have a higher lifetime prevalence of skin cancer compared with the general population

Playing golf in Australia is associated with a higher age-specific lifetime prevalence of skin cancer compared with the general population...

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Australian golfers with and without osteoarthritis report reduced psychological distress and improved general health compared to a general population-based sample

Golfers had lower levels of psychological distress and better general health than the general population, and this relationship was strongest in individuals with osteoarthritis.

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Abertay University – Golf and Physical Health: A Systematic Review

A Systematic Review to establish the influence of golf participation and physical health in golfers and caddies

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Slip! Slap! Swing! Golfer Survey

Melanoma Fund & Sports Marketing Surveys reveal concerning carelessness among UK golfers when it comes to the risk of skin cancer...

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Public health considerations regarding golf during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review

Golf’s contribution to physical and mental health benefits are becoming increasingly recognised. Countries have adopted a range of restrictions to playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Infographics and digital resources: an international consensus on golf and health

Murray AD, Barton CJ, Archibald D, et al Infographics and digital resources: an international consensus on golf and health British Journal of…

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2018 International Consensus Statement on Golf and Health to guide action by people, policymakers and the golf industry

Murray AD, Archibald D, Murray IR, et al 2018 International Consensus Statement on Golf and Health to guide action by people, policymakers…

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An observational study of spectators’ step counts and reasons for attending a professional golf tournament in Scotland [Research Paper]

Murray AD, Turner K, Archibald D, et al. An observational study of spectators’ step counts and reasons for attending a professional golf…

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The relationships between golf and health: a scoping review [Research Paper]

The University of Edinburgh's 2016 Scoping Review on the health benefits of golf. Abstract Objective To assess the relationships between golf and…

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From the archive

How golf responded to COVID-19

Guidance shared by golf and health bodies in 2020 and 2021, kept as a historical record alongside the story of how the game responded.

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