Golf & Health in the News
Turn Wellbeing into a Winning Strategy for Your Coaching Practice
11th June 2025
Discover how golf coaches can use health-focused messaging to reach new audiences, strengthen their business, and unlock new income streams...
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Do Golf Carts Provide a Competitive Advantage? Science Behind an Ongoing Debate
4th June 2025
With players applying to use golf carts during professional competitions the question of competitive fairness continues to surface...
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Golf Yourself Healthy Podcast: Mental Health on Tour – With Dr Ian Peek
27th May 2025
Mental Health matters, whether you’re an everyday Golfer, or a professional playing at the highest level...
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Double Delight for Brendan Lawlor and Daphne Van Houten with G4D Open Victories at Woburn
18th May 2025
Lawlor and van Houten secured G4D Open victories for a second time at Woburn...
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New UK Research Reveals Alarming Gaps in Sun Safety and Protection for Children
14th May 2025
UK study finds 72% of coaches, leaders & teachers have never received training on sun or heat protection..
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Golf Yourself Healthy Podcast: The Word is Out – Golf is Good For Your With Dr Andrew Murray
2nd May 2025
The Golf & Health Project's very own Dr Andrew Murray recently featured on the Golf Yourself Healthy Podcast...
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Benefits of Golf for Health shared at International Congress
4th April 2025
The 3rd International Congress on Golf and Health recently returned to Scotland...
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3rd International Congress on Golf and Health Returns to Scotland: focus on the Health Benefits of Golf, and Promoting Mental Health & Wellness in Golf in 2025
28th March 2025
The 3rd Congress event will take place in Scotland, for anyone interested in the golf, health and performance space...
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International Golf Study to Research Health and Wellbeing Impacts On Golfers With Disabilities
1st June 2023
Golfers with disabilities invited to take part in a new academic study looking at golf's effect on quality of life and life satisfaction...
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‘Golf On Prescription’ Pilot Launched in Fife, Scotland
19th January 2023
A pioneering health initiative has been piloted in Fife with golf ‘prescribed’ for individuals to encourage a more active lifestyle...
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Golf & Health Featured in Chicago District Golfer Magazine
21st June 2022
The CGDA's leading magazine features the many health benefits of golf in its June issue...
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2nd International Congress on Golf + Health Open For Registrations
14th June 2022
The 2nd Congress event will take place in Scotland, for anyone interested in the golf, health and performance space...
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More Than A Game – Transforming The Lives of Dementia Patients
10th June 2022
How two local football legends’ lives are transformed by golf in their battle with dementia...
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New Research Highlights the Benefits, Barriers and Facilitators to Golf Participation Among Disabled People
27th May 2022
A recent research paper co-written by Tony Bennett illustrates the benefits, the barriers and the facilitators to golf participation amongst disabled people...
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Study Demonstrates Golf’s Positive Effect for Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
10th April 2022
A study has found that golf was more positively impactful than Tai Chi on patients suffering from Parkinson's disease...
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New Research Highlights Golf’s Role in Public Health Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
12th April 2021
A recently co-written review by Dr. Andrew Murray demonstrates the role golf is playing in benefitting the health of the global population during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Why Golf Is A Driving Force for Rebuilding Lives After A Stroke
10th March 2021
Sport is increasingly playing an important role in the medical field, particularly when it comes to rebuilding lives after a stroke...
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Study Adds Weight to Golf’s Health Benefits
15th February 2021
A study has found that around 40 major chronic diseases could be prevented by playing or spectating golf...
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