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GOLF OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED
BENEFITS FOR HEALTH & WELL-BEING
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Mental well-being is the leading motivation for playing golf in the UK, the US and South Africa. 

Source: State of Golf Report

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Gen Z plays golf to relieve stress and disconnect (Kemper Sports)
Golfers: 40% lower mortality, 54% of fans are health-conscious
Golf prevents 49K health conditions in UK, saving 175M.
Golf course activity metrics: 11-17K steps, 4-8 miles, 1200 KCL. Spectators average 11,500 steps per day.
Golfer swinging club; text about golf fans' health
Mental health comfort levels by group
Health-conscious fans: Golf 54%, Sports 51%, Base 49%
Chart: Golf Fans 19%, Sports Fans 9%, Base Population 8% play 5+ sports.
Summary of golf's social value in UK: £1.51B total, health and wellbeing outcomes.

HEAR IT FROM THE EXPERTS

Gareth Bale smiling in golf attire
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Woman smiling at LPGA AIG Women's Open
Brooke Henderson, Golf & Health Ambassador, on golf's benefits
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Martin Slumbers, R&A Former CEO, with a quote about golf for older people
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Padraig Harrington on golf's health and wellbeing benefits
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