Golf is especially stressful , says sports psychologist Victor Thompson . Thompson says that it can be even tougher than with your friends . `` My gut feeling is that golf is incredibly positive for health , '' he told CNN . `` The positives of the distance walked , the heart-rate increase and the blood-pressure suppression will outweigh any negative mood states . Study shows recreational golfers are more angry and depressed after golf . It may be bad for you , but golf can still be good for your health .
Golf is especially stressful , says sports psychologist Victor Thompson . Thompson says that it can be even tougher than with your friends . Study shows recreational golfers are more angry and depressed after golf . It may be bad for you , but golf can still be good for your health .