Golf in Nigeria

Golf in Nigeria

A game for every age

Golf is one of the sports in Nigeria which has gained much familiarity over the recent years, golf is a sport that involves a club and a ball, the game is played all over the globe as well and involves players hitting the golf ball with the club while on the golf course in such as a way that the ball will go into the desired hole in as few strokes as possible.

Similarly, it is an inspirational sport that cuts across all ages, gender and ability to enjoy further competitive recreation. It is associated with the terminology golf course; which is the ground where golf is played consisting of either 9 or 18 holes.

The most important part of the golf sport is associated with coping with the varied topography encountered on different golf courses because the game doesn’t make use of a regulated playing spot.

On a full golf course the holes are arranged in a sequential order of 18 holes, though at the recreational course level, the holes are usually 9 in number. Each of the holes has essential features which include a fairway, a hole (cup), a flagstick (pin), teeing ground, the rough and other hazards.

Golf in Nigeria has long been in existence, though it was only for recreational purposes and local game competitions, in recent times, the golf sports has gone viral and Nigerians are now participating fully in various national and international championships and has also won some trophies in featured golf events.

Benefits of golf

Golf sport is a fun-filled game that provides ranges of physical and mental benefits. Golf creates positive mental stimulations, different health benefits as well as opportunities to contest in sports both locally and internationally.

Emphasizing on the physical benefit aspects; golf offers ranges of physical fitness exercises for golfers regardless of the age and gender. The amount of walking that is involved in a round of golf alone creates a huge amount of body workout.

Similarly, playing 9-holes round in a golf can take up to 3 miles while playing complete 18-holes rounds can equally take up to 6 miles. This implies that playing the game contributes a lot in burning a great number of calories in the body, making it a better weight loss exercise.

On the other hand, swinging of the arms, legs, back and abdomen, with numerous repetitions over the course of a round is an exercise on its own that helps the body to improve posture and gain extra energy.

It creates social opportunities. Golf is a kind of social event that creates an avenue for golfers to meet with people with different lifestyles at the golf clubhouse, make new friends and adapt to new social life as well.