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Do golfers have a longer life expectancy? What the research says

According to a comprehensive study of over 300,000 Swedish golfers, their mortality rate was 40% lower than that of age-matched non-golfers, translating to an average of five additional years of life. This and other research suggests that yes, **do golfers have a longer life expectancy**, likely due to a combination of moderate physical activity, social interaction, and mental engagement.