{"id":57508,"date":"2023-12-05T22:50:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T22:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=57508"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"calories-burned-playing-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/","title":{"rendered":"Calories Burned Playing Golf: Driving Calorie Burns to Meet Your Weight Loss Par"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_in_18_Holes_of_Golf\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn in 18 Holes of Golf?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#9_vs_18_Holes_Calories_Burned\" >9 vs. 18 Holes Calories Burned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Walking_vs_Riding_Calories_Burned\" >Walking vs. Riding Calories Burned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Golf_Bag_vs_Pushcart_Calories_Burned\" >Golf Bag vs. Pushcart Calories Burned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Caddie_vs_No-Caddie\" >Caddie vs. No-Caddie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Course_Size_Calories_Burned\" >Course Size Calories Burned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Course_Terrain_Calories_Burned\" >Course Terrain Calories Burned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Mini-Golfing\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn Mini-Golfing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Hitting_100_Golf_Balls\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn Hitting 100 Golf Balls?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#How_to_Lose_Weight_Playing_Golf\" >How to Lose Weight Playing Golf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#10_Benefits_of_Playing_Golf\" >10 Benefits of Playing Golf<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#3_Social_Benefits_of_Golf\" >3 Social Benefits of Golf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#3_Mental_Benefits_of_Golf\" >3 Mental Benefits of Golf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#4_Golf_Health_Benefits\" >4 Golf Health Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#For_more_health_advice\" >For more health advice:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Is_Golf_Good_for_Heart_Health\" >Is Golf Good for Heart Health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Does_Golf_Reduce_Belly_Fat\" >Does Golf Reduce Belly Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#Is_Golf_Good_for_Your_Back\" >Is Golf Good for Your Back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#How_Many_Times_a_Week_Should_I_Play_Golf_to_Get_Fitter\" >How Many Times a Week Should I Play Golf to Get Fitter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-playing-golf\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calories burned playing golf will have you yelling, four! So you\u2019re a golfer seeking ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-lose-weight\/\">lose weight<\/a> while enjoying your favorite social event or physical activity. You know you\u2019re exhausted after a round, but how many calories are you burning while playing golf?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calories burned while playing golf are impressive enough to keep you on the course. Determining the calories you burn as a unique individual is challenging. Still, let\u2019s help you estimate the calories you\u2019re burning before sharing tips and benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_in_18_Holes_of_Golf\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn in 18 Holes of Golf?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who said golf is not exercise? The calories burned playing golf show a different truth. Here are some ballpark calories burned during 18-hole games:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 150 lbs. man walking at 3 mph can burn approximately 1215 calories on 18 holes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentgolfreviews.com\/how-long-does-18-holes-of-golf-take\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/walking-calorie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 180 lbs. man walking 4 mph can burn approximately 2015.6 calories on 18 holes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentgolfreviews.com\/how-long-does-18-holes-of-golf-take\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/walking-calorie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll burn around 225.65 calories on 18 holes if you take 6000 steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convertunits.com\/from\/steps\/to\/yard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/steps-to-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll burn around 361.05 calories on 18 holes if you take 9600 steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convertunits.com\/from\/steps\/to\/yard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/steps-to-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calorie burn multiplies up to 6.8 times on rougher courses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/captaincalculator.com\/health\/calorie\/calories-burned-golf-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/golf.procon.org\/met-values-for-800-activities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting your calories is more complicated than your steps, the hole count, or the terrain. Your specific calories burned are also unique to your walking pace, whether you carry your bag, use the cart, or walk. Let\u2019s help you understand the calorie counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\">Start using our app <\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_vs_18_Holes_Calories_Burned\"><\/span><b>9 vs. 18 Holes Calories Burned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s use a simple way of calculating calories burned in 9 and 18 holes by considering the time it takes to complete a course. Independent Golf Reviews suggests a 9-hole course takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, while an 18-hole course takes 4 hours and 30 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentgolfreviews.com\/how-long-does-18-holes-of-golf-take\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s use the Omni Calculator as it factors your weight, gender, and speed into the result (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/walking-calorie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A 150 lbs. man would burn 1215 calories walking at 3 mph for the 4.5 hours average to complete 18 holes. The same man would burn 607.5 calories, walking the same pace to complete 9 holes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, a 180 lbs. man would burn 2015.6 calories walking at 4 mph for 4.5 hours to complete 18 holes. The same man would burn 1007.8 calories, walking the same pace for 9 holes in 2 hours and 15 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/walking-calorie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A larger person burns more calories to do the same tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_vs_Riding_Calories_Burned\"><\/span><b>Walking vs. Riding Calories Burned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times published research on a 9-hole golfing experience (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.nytimes.com\/onpar.blogs.nytimes.com\/2010\/08\/01\/a-little-scientific-research-for-all-those-19th-hole-debates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Individuals who used a cart over the 9 holes burned 411 calories on average. Meanwhile, those who walked burned 718-721 calories on average. It\u2019s a leap if you want to burn more calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Golf_Bag_vs_Pushcart_Calories_Burned\"><\/span><b>Golf Bag vs. Pushcart Calories Burned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times research also showed the difference between carrying a golf bag versus a pushcart in a 9-hole game (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.nytimes.com\/onpar.blogs.nytimes.com\/2010\/08\/01\/a-little-scientific-research-for-all-those-19th-hole-debates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). People who carried the golf bag burned slightly more calories at 721 than those with a pushcart, who burned 718 calories. It isn\u2019t a significant difference, but carrying a golf bag if you have a good back, to burn more calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/15.png\" alt=\"calories burned playing golf\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caddie_vs_No-Caddie\"><\/span><b>Caddie vs. No-Caddie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same research in the New York Times showed that walking with a caddie for 9 holes only burned 621 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.nytimes.com\/onpar.blogs.nytimes.com\/2010\/08\/01\/a-little-scientific-research-for-all-those-19th-hole-debates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You still burn significant calories, but losing the caddie may help you lose more weight. Now, let\u2019s get more technical with the calories burned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_Size_Calories_Burned\"><\/span><b>Course Size Calories Burned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s discover the calories burned by the average US course\u2019s yard length first. The United States Golf Association says the average back tee length is 1500-8000+ yards for 18 holes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usga.org\/content\/usga\/home-page\/course-care\/green-section-record\/60\/16\/tee-options-on-golf-courses.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Let\u2019s look at the calories burned by counting your steps per yard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll take 1800 steps on a 1500-yard back tee to finish the game (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convertunits.com\/from\/steps\/to\/yard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Or, you\u2019ll take 6000 steps on a 5000 yards back tee. Alternatively, you\u2019ll take 9600 steps on an 8000-yard back tee to finish all 18 holes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convertunits.com\/from\/steps\/to\/yard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The examples consider you walk straight without zig-zagging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s turn those steps into calories, which even considers your height, weight, and speed. The calories burned are for a 5\u20199\u201d man weighing 150 lbs. and walking at 3 mph. This man burns the following calories for different steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/steps-to-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69.46 calories for 1800 steps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">231.54 calories for 6000 steps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">370.5 calories for 9600 steps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_Terrain_Calories_Burned\"><\/span><b>Course Terrain Calories Burned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf courses don\u2019t run in straight lines. Instead, they have hills, zig-zag fairways, bunkers, and roughs where you navigate to find the ball. The best way to determine how many calories you burn playing golf on rough terrain with challenging walks is by understanding the metabolic equivalent (METs) of your energy expenditure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A MET considers the energy you burn while doing a task. Sitting still uses one MET a minute. However, more vigorous tasks use more METs. Two METs double your calories burned per minute, while four METs will quadruple the amount (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/captaincalculator.com\/health\/calorie\/calories-burned-golf-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The faster you walk, the more METs you use to burn more calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more the terrain challenges you, the more METs you\u2019ll use to burn multiplied calories. You can manually calculate calories burned with the METs equation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/captaincalculator.com\/health\/calorie\/calories-burned-golf-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The calories you burn per minute are (MET x body weight in kg x 3.5) \u00f7 200. Walking 3.5-4 mph is already 4.8 METs, while walking uphill uses 5 to 8 METs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/golf.procon.org\/met-values-for-800-activities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Rougher terrain burns more calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Mini-Golfing\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn Mini-Golfing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miniature golf and the driving range would burn similar calories as they use about three METs per minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/captaincalculator.com\/health\/calorie\/calories-burned-golf-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, you\u2019ll burn 215 calories per hour on the driving range or playing on a miniature course. You don\u2019t do as much walking with either golfing activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Hitting_100_Golf_Balls\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn Hitting 100 Golf Balls?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average golfer burns roughly 215 calories per hour at the driving range, burning about 1.79 calories per minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/captaincalculator.com\/health\/calorie\/calories-burned-golf-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The Golf Insider UK says it takes roughly an hour to hit 50-60 balls (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/golfinsideruk.com\/golf-driving-range-optimise-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Suppose you hit 50 an hour. In that case, you only burn 107.4 calories per hour. The pace of your swings will also determine how many calories you burn per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-ice-skating\/\"><i>Calories Burned Ice Skating and How To Turn It Into a Workout<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Lose_Weight_Playing_Golf\"><\/span><b>How to Lose Weight Playing Golf<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider how you burn more calories while playing golf to know how to maximize weight loss on the course. For example, start by playing 18 holes, not 9 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentgolfreviews.com\/how-long-does-18-holes-of-golf-take\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/walking-calorie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, walk the course, carry a golf bag if your back allows it, and ditch the caddie to burn more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.nytimes.com\/onpar.blogs.nytimes.com\/2010\/08\/01\/a-little-scientific-research-for-all-those-19th-hole-debates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, choose a longer course with rougher terrain to challenge yourself to lose more weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usga.org\/content\/usga\/home-page\/course-care\/green-section-record\/60\/16\/tee-options-on-golf-courses.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/steps-to-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/captaincalculator.com\/health\/calorie\/calories-burned-golf-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, golfing may be the cardio sport of the day, but adding a nutritionally dense diet with some strength training can further improve weight loss outcomes(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-much-cardio-to-lose-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Benefits_of_Playing_Golf\"><\/span><b>10 Benefits of Playing Golf<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 10 reasons to play golf beyond weight loss. Let\u2019s see how you can benefit from it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Social_Benefits_of_Golf\"><\/span><b>3 Social Benefits of Golf<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the social benefits of golf because it\u2019s a social game. The Circle Health Group shares three reasons golf benefits your social life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk\/health-matters\/mens-health\/10-great-benefits-of-playing-golf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team sport boosts your social skills and self-esteem,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You foster a healthier sense of competition among handicaps,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You meet new people with similar interests and develop community connectedness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mental_Benefits_of_Golf\"><\/span><b>3 Mental Benefits of Golf<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf has benefits beyond the social time you spend with your 19th-hole buddy. Golf is also a mental game that requires attention. The Circle Health Group states that golf can help you improve concentration, hand-eye coordination, creative thinking, and accuracy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk\/health-matters\/mens-health\/10-great-benefits-of-playing-golf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the time outdoors can feel better than expected. A review published in Maturitas shows how exercise can elevate mood by releasing endorphins or feel-good brain chemicals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maturitas.org\/article\/S0378-5122(17)30856-3\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Exercise may reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/\">stress<\/a>, depression, and anxiety symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, a meta-analysis from Ghana suggests physical activity can protect the brain from neurodegenerative disorders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/bmri\/2017\/9016924\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the results showed that it protects better against Alzheimer\u2019s Disease than other cognitive decline and dementias.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14.png\" alt=\"calories burned playing golf\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Golf_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><b>4 Golf Health Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You already know that golf burns calories. However, it has more health benefits. Edinburg researchers found that golf may promote healthier and active aging (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6241627\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Playing golf may help older individuals improve their balance and muscle strength. Also, it is a low-impact activity, suitable for all ages. In addition, Harvard suggests golf may improve core strength to help seniors further (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/getting-into-the-swing-of-golf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD says that golf may also help seniors or those with poor lung capacity stay active with cardio <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-workouts-per-day\/\">workouts<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/health-benefits-of-golf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Cardio workouts aren\u2019t easy once your lungs stop working at their fullest capacity. Regular golf games allow you to walk at your own pace, even using a cart or pushcart if necessary. You\u2019ll still burn calories with a cart or pushcart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Circle Health Group suggests that playing golf may decrease bad cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk\/health-matters\/mens-health\/10-great-benefits-of-playing-golf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Finally, Scandinavian scientists found that golfers live five years longer than non-golfers on average. Their socioeconomic status, gender, and age didn\u2019t matter. Golfers, likely from being active, live longer than non-golfers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swinging toward healthier hearts and minds is a bonus. The health benefits mean you should take up a round of golf to stay fit and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe App helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\">Start using our app <\/a>and you will see good results in a short time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_more_health_advice\"><\/span><b>For more health advice:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-golf\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Golf<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-pull-ups-burn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Many Calories Do Pull-Ups Burn?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-slim-thighs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Slim Thighs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Golf_Good_for_Heart_Health\"><\/span><strong>Is Golf Good for Heart Health?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf for seniors is a heart-healthy sport that allows social activity and improved fitness. Harvard suggests golf is the ideal low-impact sport that allows anyone at any fitness or health level to enjoy physical activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/getting-into-the-swing-of-golf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s an easier method for seniors to get 10,000 steps a day than other vigorous sports activities.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Golf_Reduce_Belly_Fat\"><\/span><strong>Does Golf Reduce Belly Fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No single exercise burns belly fat because spot weight loss isn\u2019t possible. However, WebMD suggests brisk walking is a fantastic method to help burn fat around the belly and liver (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/top-exercises-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll also need strength training and a nutritionally adequate diet to burn body fat and achieve a slimmer waist (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-much-cardio-to-lose-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Golf_Good_for_Your_Back\"><\/span><strong>Is Golf Good for Your Back?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disadvantages of playing golf include incorrect form during swings that may hurt your back. Research in Spine Health suggests improper swing form stresses your lower back and may cause injury or pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/conditions\/sports-and-spine-injuries\/golf-and-low-back-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here\u2019s what to avoid for proper swings:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t bend too far to the trailing side with a forward swing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid prolonging the swing by rotating your body too much.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t rotate your leg inward at the hip to limit your range of motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Times_a_Week_Should_I_Play_Golf_to_Get_Fitter\"><\/span><strong>How Many Times a Week Should I Play Golf to Get Fitter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoria\u2019s Health Channel confirms that playing golf 3-5 times a week on an 18-hole course optimally contributes to your heart endurance and fitness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/golf-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Playing golf three times a week isn\u2019t always realistic. In that case, play 1-2 games weekly and complete the rest of your 150 hours of moderate-intensity cardio with other workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/exercise\/faq-20057916\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calories burned playing golf are worth every step you take. They\u2019re even worth every laugh among friends. So, grab your clubs and hit the longest course you can to snag those benefits and burn calories. Remember to use the tips here to burn more calories with golf.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The calories burned playing golf will have you yelling, four! So you\u2019re a golfer seeking ways to lose weight while enjoying your favorite social event or physical activity. You know you\u2019re exhausted after a round, but how many calories are you burning while playing golf? The calories burned while playing golf are impressive enough to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":57513,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[208],"coauthors":[178,210],"class_list":["post-57508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss","tag-calories-burned-calculator"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Calories Burned Playing Golf: Driving Calorie Burns to Meet Your Weight Loss Par - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The \u2605 CALORIES BURNED PLAYING GOLF \u27a4 will surprise you for social sport. 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So you\u2019re a golfer seeking ways to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-lose-weight\/\\\">lose weight<\/a> while enjoying your favorite social event or physical activity. You know you\u2019re exhausted after a round, but how many calories are you burning while playing golf?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\" data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=calories_burned_playing_golf\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The calories burned while playing golf are impressive enough to keep you on the course. Determining the calories you burn as a unique individual is challenging. Still, let\u2019s help you estimate the calories you\u2019re burning before sharing tips and benefits.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn in 18 Holes of Golf?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Who said golf is not exercise? The calories burned playing golf show a different truth. 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