Golf May Have Better Health Benefits Than Pickleball, Says Study

Here's another reason to pick up those golf clubs instead of a pickleball racquet this spring.

Two studies have confirmed that golf is gentler on the body for anyone playing the sport over the age of 65 — and that's quite a few people. The National Golf Foundation (NGF) told MarketWatch that more seniors than ever hitting the golf course, it's a number that's risen 27% since 2019 for a total of 5.9 million participants in the 65-and-up category.

The health benefits were cited in a...