Golf will be part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge for the first time this year. THE R&A

Golf will now be part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) for the first time this year as golf organisations are now coming together to provide various golf activities for the month-long celebration dedicated to fitness and wellness. The Golf Is Good x Dubai Fitness Challenge pilot programme, supported by The R&A and Emirates Golf Federation, will feature 135 activities at nine venues during DFC from October 26 to November 24, 2024. For the first time, participants will have access to golf lessons, practice facilities, fitness sessions, simulators, and an evening community walk at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The Emirates Golf Federation will also hold introductory sessions of The R&A’s Unleash Your Drive in Schools programme at local schools and during the DP World Tour Championship, featuring golf lessons and a Mini Golf Sixes competition. Neal Graham, Golf Development Manager - Middle East and India at The R&A said, “The R&A is aiming to raise awareness of the considerable health benefits of golf by offering activities throughout this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge," According to research commissioned by The R&A, golfers live five years longer and experience a lower risk of loneliness. The study also found that golf can help prevent and treat over 40 major chronic diseases while improving cholesterol levels, body composition, and metabolism. Playing golf can also enhance strength and balance in older adults. Golf activities will be available at several fitness hubs in Dubai this month, including Dubai Creek Resort, Dubai Hills Golf Club, Emirates Golf Club, Five Iron Golf, Golf Tec UAE, Jumeirah Golf Estates, MyGolf Dubai, The Els Club Dubai, and Top Golf Dubai. To view all activities included in the Golf Is Good x Dubai Fitness Challenge initiative, click here or you can contact the fitness hubs directly. FLE/Expat Media
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