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Does Golf Require Any Special Physical Abilities?

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There are certainly physical attributes that will help if you have them: overall fitness, flexibility, coordination, athleticism.

But are they required? All you have to do to learn the answer to that question is drive to your local golf course and witness all the beer-guzzling fat guys walking (or more likely riding) around.

The more fit you are, the better your chances for improving your golf game. But people of every imaginable body type - and of every age - are able to play golf.

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