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Calories burned: golf
An adult weighing 75 kg (165 lb) burns about 310 calories in an hour of golf, depending on how hard they play.
By body weight, per hour
| Body weight | Using a power cart | Walking, carrying clubs | Walking, pulling clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 175 | 215 | 225 |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 210 | 258 | 270 |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 245 | 301 | 315 |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 280 | 344 | 360 |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 315 | 387 | 405 |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 350 | 430 | 450 |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 385 | 473 | 495 |
Total for the activity (MET x kg x hours), including what you burn at rest. An estimate: effort and position change it. 30 minutes = x 0.5, 90 minutes = x 1.5.
- Using a power cart: Listed as Golf, using power cart. (Compendium code 15290)
- Walking, carrying clubs: Listed as Golf, walking, carrying clubs. (Compendium code 15265)
- Walking, pulling clubs: Listed as Golf, walking, pulling clubs. (Compendium code 15285)
Sources
- Herrmann SD, Willis EA, Ainsworth BE, et al. 2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities: a third update of the energy costs of human activities. J Sport Health Sci. 2024;13(1):6-12. Activity lists at pacompendium.com.