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how far is walking 9 holes of golf

by Mabel Schroeder Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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The average 9 hole golf course is around 3250 yards so when converting yards into steps using a conversion tool, the total step count for 9 holes is 3900 steps.

Is walking 9 holes of golf good exercise?

If a golfer choose to walk while playing golf -- either nine holes or 18 holes -- they're going to burn a substantial number of calories. The golf industry likes to say that a golfer will burn as many as 2,000 calories playing golf if they walk all 18 holes while carrying a golf bag -- which is usually 20-30 lbs.Jul 16, 2020

How many miles is walking a golf course?

The World Golf Foundation estimates that golfers who walk an 18-hole course clock about 5 miles and burn up to 2,000 calories.Jun 15, 2015

How long does it take to play 9 holes of golf with 4 players walking?

9 holes of golf is expected to take no longer than 1 hour 15 minutes for 1 player, 1 hour 30 minutes for a group of 2 players, 1 hour 45 minutes for a group of 3 players and 2 hours for a group of 4 players.

How many calories does 9 holes of golf burn?

That means that over a nine-hole round, which is likely to take around two hours with a cart, golfers burn between 400 and 700 calories per outing.

How long does it take to walk 5 miles?

But in general, briskly walking a mile can take anywhere from 13 to 20 minutes, according to UC Berkeley. As a result, the time it takes to walk 5 miles can range between an hour and five minutes to an hour and 40 minutes.

Is walking golf good exercise?

Walking golf is a great exercise for children and adults who love playing this invigorating sport. People who forgo the golf carts and hoof it on foot can find themselves burning off between 1,000 to 1,500 calories when playing all 18-holes. You can burn off more calories by carrying your clubs.

How long does walking 9 holes take?

An average golfer, playing without a cart and walking the full nine-hole course would take around 2 hours to complete their round. Fast players or single-player rounds will take less time, reducing this time by as much as 45 minutes.

How long does it take a beginner to golf 9 holes?

On an empty golf course, a single player or a skilled twosome can play a 9-hole round in as little as 75 minutes. That can be walking or riding, depending on the age of the players. On a busy golf course with average to poor players, a 9-hole round can take in upwards of 3 hours to play.Jan 30, 2020

How long should nine holes take?

1 ½ to 3 hours
It usually takes 1 ½ to 3 hours to play 9 holes of golf. While playing 9 holes usually takes around half the time it takes to play 18 holes, keep in mind that you can't forget about 'sunk time costs' like going to the range before your round or times spent getting on the course.Oct 9, 2020

Is golf good for weight loss?

Golf can absolutely help you lose weight. Walking an 18-hole golf course in four hours can burn up to 800 calories, or even more if the terrain is hilly and if you are carrying your golf clubs in a carry bag.Nov 21, 2020

Do you play better golf walking or riding?

A golfer usually burns twice as many calories walking 18 holes as does one who rides. Walking 18 holes is equivalent to a 3.5 – 4 mile run and can exceed 10,000 steps during a typical golf round.

Does hitting golf balls burn calories?

If you figure you hit about 100 or so golf balls at the driving range in an hour, it works out to about two calories per swing. A fair estimate is that you burn anywhere from two to four calories each time you swing a golf club.

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