Background Golf is a sport played worldwide by >60 million people from a variety of backgrounds and abilities. Golf’s contribution to physical and mental health benefits are becoming increasingly recognised. Countries have adopted a range of restrictions to playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aims The purpose of this narrative review was to (1) explore the literature related to the possible health benefits and risks of playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) provide recommendations on golf-related activity from the relevant available literature. Results Golf can provide health-enhancing physical activity. Regular physical activity is associated with physical/mental health, immune system and longevity benefits. Sense of belonging and life satisfaction significantly improved when golfing restrictions were relaxed after the first lockdown in the UK. Golf is an outdoor sport, where social distancing is possible, and if rules are followed, risk of COVID-19 transmission is likely to be low. Conclusions Policy-makers and governing bodies should support the promotion of golf because participation brings wide ranging benefits for physical health and mental well-being. When effective risk reduction measures are used, the benefits of playing golf in most circumstances outweigh the risk of transmission.

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COVID-19大流行期间关于高尔夫的公共卫生注意事项：叙述性评论

背景高尔夫是一项全球运动，全世界有超过6000万来自不同背景和能力的人参加。高尔夫对身心健康的贡献日益得到认可。各国在COVID-19大流行期间对高尔夫运动采取了一系列限制措施。目的本篇叙述性综述的目的是（1）探索与COVID-19大流行期间打高尔夫球可能带来的健康益处和风险有关的文献，以及（2）从相关可用文献中提供有关高尔夫相关活动的建议。结果高尔夫可以增强健康。定期进行体育锻炼与身体/心理健康，免疫系统和长寿益处有关。在英国首次禁赛后放宽高尔夫限制后，归属感和生活满意度得到了显着改善。高尔夫是一项户外运动，可以与社会保持距离，如果遵守规则，则传播COVID-19的风险很低。结论决策者和理事机构应支持高尔夫运动的推广，因为参与运动可以为身体健康和心理健康带来广泛的好处。当使用有效的降低风险的措施时，在大多数情况下打高尔夫球的好处超过了传播的风险。结论决策者和理事机构应支持高尔夫运动的推广，因为参与运动可以为身体健康和心理健康带来广泛的好处。当使用有效的降低风险的措施时，在大多数情况下打高尔夫球的好处超过了传播的风险。结论决策者和理事机构应支持高尔夫运动的推广，因为参与运动可以为身体健康和心理健康带来广泛的好处。当使用有效的降低风险的措施时，在大多数情况下打高尔夫球的好处超过了传播的风险。