Benefits of Golfing at BodyHoliday



Golf is a sport that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for hundreds of years. Whether you are an experienced golfer or just starting out, there are many benefits that come with taking up this sport. Not only is golf a great way to stay physically active, but it can also help to boost your mental and emotional well-being. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the many benefits that can come from playing golf. From improving your physical health to helping you to develop strong relationships, golf has something to offer everyone.


Golf supports your mental wellbeing


Many individuals regard golf as a stress-relieving activity that allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily life. Golf is a positive way of having a nice experience and distancing yourself from the tensions and troubles that life may bring by walking in the fresh air for a few hours, enjoying sport, and socializing with friends.

Golf also helps to release endorphins that make you feel happy, such as serotonin. This not only reduces worry and stress, but it can also improve your mental health, both on and off the course.

Golf improves and sustains good health


Golf has been proven to positively impact a person's health off the course, whether you're walking 9 or 18 holes. This includes a lower risk of developing heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, and the extra physical advantage of helping to burn calories and lose weight.

While golf is not a high-impact or fast-paced sport, it does require you to walk the course and swing the golf club with adequate flexibility and force, so it does involve some physical exertion and capability. When you combine this physical exercise with the fact that you are outside in the fresh air and sunshine, which increases your vitamin D levels, each round you play counts towards improving your health.

Golf is a sociable sport that helps you to meet new people



Yes, this particular sport focuses on individual performance, but it is also a great opportunity to meet new people and socialize. In fact, most people are drawn to golf not for the sporting element but for the social benefits it provides, as they want to meet new people and enjoy the companionship it provides.




Golf is a great form of exercise


Golf is a sport for everyone; it is played outside and provides a full-body workout without being too taxing on our bodies. Golfers have longer lives and have a lower risk of over 40 chronic diseases, according to research. Its sustained level of activity can provide both intrinsic and extrinsic benefits.

Whether you want to burn more calories and reduce weight, or you want to participate in a friendly sport, golf is for you. With a lower chance of injury compared to other sports, the benefits of golf far exceed the hazards.

Thinking of an ideal location, The Coubaril Valley Golf Club at BodyHoliday features amazing practice courses for play. Staffed by pros, the club offers guests complimentary introductory and intermediate group lessons throughout the week and individual private coaching sessions.

Here’s an in-depth look at what the classes are like:

Introductory Level Golf – 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.–Mondays to Fridays (group lessons)

Intermediate Level Golf – 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.–Mondays to Wednesdays plus Fridays (group lessons)

Friendlies – A weekly Golf competition between guests is held Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Additional Golf Activities


Private Tennis Lessons – Personalised 1/2-hour and 1-hour golf lessons focus on fine-tuning your technique at any level. These individual tennis sessions are available from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and must be booked 24 hours in advance. (30 mins/1 hr).
Location: St Lucia

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