DiscoverGolf Yourself HealthySeason 3, Episode 1: The Word is out: Golf is Good for You
Season 3, Episode 1: The Word is out: Golf is Good for You

Season 3, Episode 1: The Word is out: Golf is Good for You

Update: 2025-01-20
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There are very few people better qualified to talk on the subject of Golf and Health, than Professor Andrew Murray.

As Chief Medical and Scientific Officer to the European Tour Group, Andrew is responsible for managing illness, injury and performance on some of Golf’s elite professional tours and events, including DP World Tour, The Open and the AIG Women’s Open. He also oversees global research on the health benefits of Golf, in partnership with the R&A.

In this episode, we deep dive into the R&A's Golf and Health report, to better understand Golf's wide ranging health and wellbeing benefits.

We also as discuss the progressive and innovative work which Andrew and his colleagues are undertaking, to ensure elite professional Golfers have access to the best fitness, nutrition and wellbeing facilities when playing out on tour.

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00:00 Introduction

04:38 Golf is Good for You

08:44 Spectating Golf: A Unique Health Opportunity

10:12 Deep Dive into the R&A's Golf and Health report

16:45 Golf as a Tool for Overcoming Adversity

19:56 Golf Nostalgia is Good for You

23:04 Behind the Scenes of Golf's Elite Tour events

31:54 Final call to action



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Season 3, Episode 1: The Word is out: Golf is Good for You

Season 3, Episode 1: The Word is out: Golf is Good for You

Kristoffer Lynch