How far golfers actually hit their drives, according to data

How far golfers actually hit their drives, according to data

Arccos recently released their annual Driving Distance Report — and most amateurs hit the ball much shorter than you might've thought. The post How far golfers actually hit their drives, according to data appeared first on Golf.

Living close to a golf course doubles risk of Parkinson’s disease, new study shows

Living within 1.6km of a golf course doubles the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.

Golf Course Living Linked To Higher Parkinson’s Risk?

Incidental exposure to pesticides can elevate the risk of Parkinson’s disease for anyone living near a golf course.

Golf course neighbours are more at risk of Parkinson's Disease

People living within 5 km of golf courses in the US are more than twice as likely to have Parkinson's Disease, new research shows. The researchers suspect it's because pesticides used across the courses are leaching into the drinking water. However, independent expert comments gathered by the UK Science Media Centre say that the disease is complex, and many other factors need to be ruled out before a clear link can be drawn to pesticides.