As the fall season settles in and the leaves change colors and fall to the earth (making it much harder to find your ball after errant shots…), I am inspired to reflect on the health benefits that I have found in the game called golf.

Most of us have learned a number of preventative skills in our lifetime. We know that it’s a good idea to brush your teeth, wash your hands, be careful on ladders and think before we act, “look before we leap” and many other small actions that make a positive difference in our health and overall well-being.