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The 11 little-known benefits of golf

Academics recently discovered golf can increase life expectancy by five years, stemming from the game's benefits to cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and mental health. While hackers everywhere should rejoice, those are far from the only rewards the sport endows. Here are 11 little-known benefits of golf.

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The forced use of arithmetic
An understanding of physics
Quality time with your significant other
An opportunity to be one with nature
Exercise, including the occasional swim
Instills a newfound affinity for the weather forecast
A chance to hone woodworking skills
Lessons in etiquette towards the opposite sex
Surprise trips to the beach
Up-close wildlife encounters
Direct conversation with a higher being
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