About Golf ireland
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Golf Ireland is the single Governing Body for Golf on the island of Ireland.
Our vision is that golf is a game for everyone - for enjoyment, for health, and for life. Our purpose is to be a modern, inclusive and cohesive governing body that untaps the immense potential of golf throughout the island. We believe in a bright and vibrant future for golf. We know that we are stronger together and are at our best when we are inclusive, open and accessible. Golf is a sport that can be played irrespective of age, gender, physical condition or limitations. Golf is a fully inclusive mainstream sport which is typically played in the open air and which can also be practised in traditional and non-traditional golfing environments. The primary task of golf is to strike a ball from one location and reach the target at various distances in the least number of strokes. A simple way to think about this is that the player takes a club to hit a ball to the target, and the activity can be done alone or with others. Benefits of Golf has been associated with health-enhancing benefits for the general population. These include; increased longevity, improved cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic profiles, improved muscle strength and balance and enhanced mental well-being (Golf and Health Report, 2020; Murray, Daines, et al., 2017b; Murray, Jenkins, et al., 2017). The following testimony highlights how golf can facilitate enjoyment within a group activity: “Golf, physically, has been good for me, as well as the fresh air, with some nice company who share your values. On the whole, most of the golfers I’ve ever met have the same principles and are kindred spirits. Golf is a game that is so good for your soul. During my illnesses, the girls were so supportive. I thought I would get better at the sport, but never have! I’m now off a 32 handicap, but I’m just delighted to be enjoying and playing golf. I love it.” |
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