By Design – Issue 51, Winter 2020

7 Photo: credit Golf improves life expectancy, physical fitness and mental health, according to research detailed in a new report from The R&A, ‘Golf and Health: 2016-2020.' The research was conducted alongside universities, golfing bodies and health organizations. Annika Sorenstam, 10-time Major champion and golf and health project ambassador, said: “Research has shown that golfers live up to five years longer than people who don’t play golf. What is more important than being healthy? Together with the researchers and doctors, we’re trying to tell policy makers, ‘hey, pay attention to golf. It should be part of your programs; golf should be top of your list as it is benefitting health.’” Read the ‘Golf and Health’ report here. Report finds golf boosts life expectancy and mental health Photo: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club New ASGCA book launched to help inform green committees The ASGCA Foundation has released a new book that provides information on topics that may be raised by green committee members and other golf course decision makers as they consider projects at their facilities. ‘Designs on a Better Golf Course: Practical answers to common questions for Green Committees’ was conceived and edited by ASGCA Past President Jeff Brauer and includes over 50 articles that touch on everything from master planning to bunker repairs. “The information included in ‘Designs on a Better Golf Course’ meets the ASGCA Foundation’s mission to ‘support the health of the game of golf by funding and administering programs that grow the game,” said ASGCA Foundation President Lee Schmidt. The book is available to purchase for $24.95 at Amazon.com . beloved layout,” said Weed. “As a long-time area resident, I receive great gratification in equipping the Ocean course with a strong foundation for the next generation of members and resort guests.” Dale Haney, president of Gate Hospitality Group, said: “Bobby’s innovative thinking around maintainability, environmental practices and strategic shot values will endow the Ocean course with exciting attributes for years.”