Throughout this whole pandemic, a lot of activities across the board have been shut down here and there. For all of those people who just want to stay active, it becomes tough because activities that you feel are safe during these times are really hard to come by.

That’s why as an athlete myself, with no hockey games being played and the season eventually getting shut down, I turned to golf. Not only has golf been super fun for me so far through the spring, but it also is a really convenient sport when it comes to the pandemic times we are currently in.

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How is golf a covid friendly sport you ask?

First of all, golf being played outside is the best thing about it. It makes it quite easy to social distance as nothing about the sport really demands you to be close in proximity to your peers that you play with. It’s a non-contact sport so there really is no need to get up close and personal with anyone. It’s really no surprise at all how busy golf has been this season because a lot of people who have never golfed once before, end up wanting to try it out because they hear how safe it is from a covid standpoint.

At the end of the day, golf is just a great escape from any of your current stresses you may have. Getting out on a golf course, maybe with a couple of buddies, is super relaxing. Also, aside from walking if you don’t have a power cart, it’s not really that physically demanding of a sport.

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A course I highly recommend if driving a decent ways doesn’t bother you is Sandpiper in Harrison Hot Springs. It’s a full 18 hole course right alongside Harrison Bay, and the entire bay is viewable on one side of the course. The other great thing about it is that it’s a good course for just about any basic skill level.

Anyways, those of you who already golf know what I’m talking about but I encourage those of you who haven’t yet tried golf to get out, tee off and just have fun with it.