8 Reasons Why Golf Is Cool

It may surprise some that 6.2 million American millennials are considered golfers, playing about 90 million rounds per year. So, why do we love this game?

1. Surf the Earth

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There are some new ways to get around the course. Prime for social sharing, GolfBoard is an easy-to-ride snowboard / surfboard / skateboard slapped onto four wheels. You can reach up to 10 miles per hour while chasing your ball down the fairway.

2. New Stars

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Move aside Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. The next wave of golf superstars are here: Jordan Spieth (age 22), Rickie Fowler (age 26), Rory McIlroy (age 26) and Jason Day (age 27).

Spieth became the youngest PGA TOUR Player of the Year since Woods won the award at age 21. I mean, he is 22-years-old and sitting on $22 million!

3. Soccer + Golf = FootGolf

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So you’ve heard about it, just not quite sure if it’s a real thing or some gimmick. Play nine holes in an hour and all you need is a soccer ball.

4. Giving Back

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Our generation loves to give back and, through charity tournaments, golf is the perfect avenue. A 2011 study by the National Golf Foundation stated the game’s annual charitable impact is nearly $4 billion per year through 143,000 events at 12,000 golf facilities with 12 million participants.

5. Get Moving!

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Contrary to belief, playing golf can actually be a good workout. According to World Golf Foundation, you can burn up to 2,000 calories when walking 18 holes of golf, equivalent to a 3.5 mile run or five mile walk.

If you are in a hurry, try a GolfBike. That’s right, whiz around on two wheels with your clubs strapped on the side.

6. It's Cheaper Than You Think

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For new players, Get Golf Ready offers five group lessons starting at $99 with rental clubs included. There are more than 4,500 Get Golf Ready certified facilities across the U.S. and the program has reached more than 260,000 participants in the last three years.

Additionally, golf is accessible and not as expensive as you think. Of the nation’s nearly 15,350 golf courses, more than 10,000 are open to the public. Nine of 10 golfers play public golf with the median green fee of $26!

7. Trick Shots

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You’ve heard of Dude Perfect and, yes, they’ve dabbled in golf. But the Bryan Bros (not the tennis duo) are taking it to a new level and producing some sweet videos with the help of GoPro. Even college golf teams, like Notre Dame, are even hitting chip shots through the uprights on the football field.

8. Yup, Topgolf.

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If you haven’t been to one, you need to. Think of a three-story driving range with beer, food and music. It’s like a Dave & Busters, but way better. Hit golf balls with micro-chips into massive buckets on the range to score points and compete against friends. Bad shots can still add to your score!