By Cory Sekine-Pettite
According to the PGA Tour, roughly one in seven Americans play golf — or approximately 26 million people! By comparison, that’s about 3 million more people than the USTA reports play recreational tennis in the United States.
And yes, there are multiple health benefits from golfing. The U.K.’s Circle Health Group reports that among those benefits are spending time in direct sunlight (to get enough vitamin D), being social, fostering a healthy sense of competition, improving concentration and boosting your brain, walking is good for your heart, relieving stress and improving your mental health, burning calories and can help with weight loss, golf is a low-risk activity where injuries are concerned, and golf helps you sleep better (the combination of exercise, fresh air and natural light). Of course, there’s also the networking opportunities!
So, get out there and golf! It’s good for you and could improve your business network. Plus, if you register for any of the following upcoming tournaments, you can help support local charities and business associations. It’s a win-win!
9/15
Bullock House Golf Fore Hope
The 14th Annual Golf Fore Hope Tournament at Governors Towne Club in Acworth benefits Bullock House, which helps patients receiving cancer treatment. More info: bullockhopehouse.org
9/15
Cobb Chamber Reed Leeper Classic
The Chamber invites members to spend a fun and productive day on the links with clients, colleagues, and fellow business professionals. This is your chance to network with Chamber leadership, board members, and elected officials in a relaxed and fun setting. More info: cobbchamber.org
9/29
Sweetwater Mission Golf Tournament
Join sports celebrities in an exclusive event to benefit Sweetwater Mission in its ongoing efforts to stabilize families by providing basic needs and transforming lives through education and job-readiness programs. More info: sweetwatermission.org/golf
10/13
Superior Plumbing Charity Classic
Superior Plumbing and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are teaming up for the 9th annual Superior Plumbing Charity Classic. Tee it up for the children at Pinetree Country Club. More info: choa.org
10/17
Marietta Business Association 2025 Golf Tournament
The Marietta Business Association’s (MBA) annual golf tournament, presented by LGE Community Credit Union, features local vendors and prizes. Registration helps the MBA’s continuing efforts to support local business owners. More info: mariettabusiness.org/golf-tournament
10/20
2025 Cobb Schools Foundation Charity Golf Classic
Join the Cobb Schools Foundation at Brookstone Country Club. Many levels of sponsorship opportunities are available for corporate sponsors. Proceeds from the tournament go toward advancing student success, by supporting family stabilization, learning interventions, and scholarships. More info: https://www.cobbschoolsfoundation.org/special-events
10/27
ABA Golf Tournament
The Acworth Business Association’s annual tournament at Bentwater Golf Club is an excellent way to interact and engage with fellow members of the business community in a relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere. More info: acworthbusiness.org/golf-tournament#!event-list
11/6-7
The Fall Classic presented by Delta Air Lines
Delta Corporate Real Estate hosts the 10th annual Fall Classic event at Braelinn Golf Club and Whitewater Creek Country Club and/or sporting clays hosted at Foxhall Resort. Proceeds support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Hughes Spalding Hospital. More info: choa.org
