Golf is a great way to get out and get moving, and meet new people. Golf is not only a great game, but a way to lead a healthier lifestyle. Walking the golf course provides a low impact source of exercise that is FUN, and doesn’t feel like you are punishing yourself in the gym. Golf has even been named as a key portion of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative as a part of the campaign against childhood obesity. • 2,900 Amount of calories a person who walks 36 holes a week will burn while playing golf. • 2,350 Average number of calories a person weighing between 150-200 pounds will burn by walking an 18-hole golf course. • 2.5 Average miles walked in 9-holes of golf.