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This morning I was reading the January 2010 issue of Golf Magazine where I found the following factoid.

"2,900: Number of calories burned by golfers who walk 36 holes a week, which could translate into a 40-pound weight loss over one year, according to a study by the Rose Center for Health and Sports Science in Denver. The study also concluded that on average, walkers score better."

Now, I don't know how I could possibly fit in 36 holes a week while working, since that would take at least 8 hours (not to mention I don't know anyplace in Chicago I can play in the winter) and I am not yet retired. Also, I can barely make it through 18 holes while riding in a golf cart. However, I think I could fit in 2 9-hole outings that included walking the course, so if I can figure out how to do that in the winter, it could mean 20 lbs loss a year, and that's something I can definitely use. It would be great to be in terrific shape by the time I do retire – sometime in the next four years.

From the book mentioned in the previous post – “There are more than 25,000,000 golfers in the United States alone, and the fastest growing segment among golfers is women.”

Hopefully more manufacturers will catch on and they will start creating as many golf club and accessory choices for women as they have for men.