Statistics released by MacMillan Cancer Support, ahead of their Longest Day Golf Challenge, have revealed just how beneficial a round of golf can be.
Statistics released by MacMillan Cancer Support, ahead of their Longest Day Golf Challenge, have revealed just how beneficial a round of golf can be.
The game, often considered a sport to take up once your body can no longer endure more intense forms of exercise, could be among the best ways to exceed your recommended activity levels.
A sport that is often overlooked, the charity points out that golfers are far more active than they are given credit for, averaging 13,234 steps every time they hit the golf course.
A single round of golf sees players walking for four to eight miles, taking between 11,245 and 16,667 steps, and - when carrying golf clubs - burning 1,564 calories. A round of golf also amounts to 240 minutes of moderate intensity activity. The Department of Health recommends adults take at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week.
The statistics are revealed as Macmillan Cancer Support invites people to swing into action and take on their Longest Day Golf Challenge. Taking place in three weeks’ time, the Challenge will push enthusiasts to the absolute limit as they take on four rounds of golf during the longest day of the year, 21 June 2017.
With one round taking roughly four hours, challengers will be playing from sunrise (4.45am) through to sunset (21.21pm), using every minute of the 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight available to them. Clubbing together a team of four, contestants will play 72 holes, take some 300 shots and cover a good 20 miles, as they fundraise to support people affected by cancer.
TV presenter and golfing fan, Zoe Hardman, says:
"Tackling 72 holes in one day is a big challenge but on a beautiful summer's day, with a group of friends on your team, it's a challenge that's a pleasure to tackle!''
"Macmillan plays a vital role in supporting people affected by cancer, practically, emotionally and financially. I'd encourage any golf fans who are up for a challenge to sign up to the Longest Day Golf Challenge and do your bit to help Macmillan ensure no one faces cancer alone."
The good times will be rolling on the fairways and players can expect a fun filled day. To take the pressure off the scoring, Macmillan Cancer Support have partnered with VPAR, the world’s leading golf app. Players will have access to digital scorecards and live leaderboards allowing them to see where they stand against all Longest Day Golf Challengers across the UK, in real-time.
Last year’s event saw over 3,000 teams tee off and raise over £1.5million for Macmillan Cancer Support. This could pay for nine Macmillan nurses for three years providing emotional, practical and financial support for people affected by cancer and their families.
Swing into action and sign up today to support people living with cancer by visiting www.macmillan.org.uk/longestdaygolf, e-mailing [email protected] or calling 0330 102 7900.
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