Golfers probably already know this, but there are numerous reasons to tell your non-golfing other half why you need to hit the fairways. One of the benefits of golf is being out in nature. You can switch off your tech and focus on a task. Getting outdoors has been shown to improve mood and reduce stress and anger. Then, of course, there’s the fact that you get all the Vitamin D you need through exposure to sunlight. If that’s not enough, moderate exercise — like golfing — reduces anxiety and depression. It helps keep your brain in an active problem-solving mode. There’s also the social aspect of the game. Playing sports with other people helps boost your self-esteem and social skills, benefiting your overall mental well-being. Finally, golf teaches resilience. Golf is a tricky sport to master consistently, so it teaches us to accept victories and failures equally and carry on in the end. Resilience is essential to cope with the inevitable ups and downs of life, and there's no better classroom than the golf course.
