Case

A study by the University of Missouri in the United States shows that the mortality rate of stroke or heart disease among elderly people who are used to playing golf is 10% lower than that of those who do not play golf. David, 68, insists on playing golf after retirement. His blood pressure and blood lipids have returned to normal, and his energy is comparable to that of young people. After playing a round of golf, you need to walk about 6 miles and consume 1,400 calories. This moderate walking can not only effectively prevent excessive adrenaline production and reduce the risk of arterial vascular disease, but also accelerate blood circulation and make the heart work more powerfully. Long-term persistence is like a gentle and lasting “maintenance” for the cardiovascular system, effectively enhancing cardiopulmonary function and becoming the health guardian of the elderly.

Yang Haoxuan, who bid farewell to football due to a foot injury, was once depressed, but he rekindled his fighting spirit after getting involved in golf. In the 2022 Youth League, he made a comeback and caught a birdie in the last 9 holes, helping the team win the eighth place in the country. At first, Yang Haoxuan thought golf was “quite boring”, but the unexpected joy of hitting the ball for the first time made him find a new direction. Golf has a long bottleneck period, but every breakthrough brings a great sense of accomplishment. Faced with the contempt of powerful opponents, Yang Haoxuan turned his unwillingness to admit defeat into motivation and turned the tide on the court. The court not only tempered his mentality, allowing him to learn to adjust his emotions under pressure and transform negative emotions into energy for hitting the ball, but also taught him the importance of teamwork. At the same time, he learned to arrange his academic and training time reasonably. On campus, he gained confidence and popularity with his golf expertise and achieved all-round growth.

When 21-year-old Yin Ruoning first played in the LPGA, she was frustrated by an injury and almost gave up. But the training of golf taught her to focus on the present and train her mentality through scenario simulation. Golf is full of uncertainty. Different winds, grasses, swing angles, strengths, and subtle differences in timing all affect the results. Yin Ruoning used this characteristic to constantly simulate scenarios in training, imagining her own shots at critical moments, and practicing repeatedly until muscle memory was formed. In her first year in the LPGA, she wanted to withdraw from the double blow of a wrist injury and poor performance. But the encouragement of her family and friends allowed her to regain her confidence, accept the ups and downs of her state, focus on every swing, and believe that she can do her best. Now she has risen from 482nd in the world to the top, and with the Grand Slam championship, golf has become her “secret weapon” to hone her strong psychological quality.

Tom, a corporate executive, was once trapped in work pressure. After he got involved in golf, he met a group of “friends regardless of age”. In the workplace, high-intensity work and complex interpersonal relationships often made Tom breathless. On the golf course, he met friends from different industries and different ages. They swung together between the green grass and blue sky, shared interesting stories in life, and exchanged work experiences. When Tom encountered a major setback at work, his golfing friends played golf with him, listened to his troubles in a relaxed atmosphere, and gave pertinent suggestions. Unlike drinking parties, where people rely on alcohol to numb others to get closer, the communication on the golf course is natural and sincere, and the friendships gained are deeper and more reliable, allowing Tom to regain the balance and happiness of life. This lawn has become his spiritual haven.

Ningbo boy Xie Qiantong learned respect from golf etiquette: standing quietly when others serve and actively repairing ball marks. These details made him highly praised in school. His father said: “The integrity and self-discipline taught him by the golf course are more valuable than textbook knowledge.” There are many etiquettes in golf, from proper dress to behavioral norms on the golf course. In the process of constantly learning and practicing these etiquettes, Xie Qiantong gradually developed a good habit of respecting others and paying attention to details. In school, he always abides by discipline, respects teachers and classmates, and takes the initiative to help others. Nowadays, more and more schools are offering golf courses, precisely because of its unique value in moral education, so that young people can subtly improve their personal cultivation and morality in the process of playing golf.

AMY once fell into self-doubt due to Down syndrome, and golf gave her a stage. Swinging day after day allowed her to break through her physical limitations and eventually win a college scholarship. When she first started playing golf, AMY even had difficulty holding the club, but she did not give up. Every shot was a challenge to herself. With continuous practice, her body coordination gradually improved, and her self-confidence was built up bit by bit. Golf gave her the opportunity to participate equally and show herself, and let her know that she, like everyone else, can achieve her goals through hard work. She said: “The ball will not become heavier because I am special. Every time I enter a hole, I am one step closer to being a ‘normal person’.” This persistence and achievement not only changed AMY’s life, but also brought hope and encouragement to other special people.