{"id":267,"date":"2024-10-18T14:02:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iscsba.com\/TheGolfProf\/?page_id=267"},"modified":"2025-07-22T23:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T23:15:45","slug":"scholarship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iscsba.com\/TheGolfProf\/scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 13px;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 text-center col-lg-5 align-column-center\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; box-shadow: #cecece 0px 1px 2px 0px;\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1 Pond EXSC 9500 Scholarship PKP 7 5 2025 Powerpoint\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JJUrEXv5pTM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-7\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"color4-color\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 10px 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Summer 2025<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"color4-color\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 5px 0px; letter-spacing: 4.9px; font-size: 13px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Exsc 9500 evidence-based professional portfolio IIi<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 10px 0px; font-size: 36px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\"><b>Hidden Health Benefits of Golf<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Golf is widely considered a recreational activity, but growing evidence supports its role in promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional health\u2014particularly in older adults. This article explores the hidden health benefits of golf, including improved cardiovascular fitness, enhanced balance and coordination, reduced risk of frailty and falls, and increased cognitive stimulation. Additionally, the sport\u2019s social nature fosters emotional well-being and long-term adherence to physical activity. Drawing from recent studies, the article positions golf as a holistic wellness intervention that supports longevity and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keywords: golf, aging physical activity, cognitive health, frailty prevention, social connection, longevity<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-font-family=\"Times New Roman\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-color-4 btn btn-small-caps btn-rounded btn-raised btn-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/iscsba.com\/TheGolfProf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pond-Hidden-Health-Benefits-of-Golf-Final-1-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row bg-editor-hr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-hr bg-hr-16\" style=\"border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 13px;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 text-center col-lg-5 align-column-center\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; box-shadow: #cecece 0px 1px 2px 0px;\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pond  Scholarship Artifact II ES PechaKucha\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WwPy0qbrLzc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-7\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"color4-color\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 10px 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Spring 2025<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"color4-color\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 5px 0px; letter-spacing: 4.9px; font-size: 13px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Exsc 9250 evidence-based professional portfolio Ii<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 10px 0px; font-size: 36px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\"><b>Golf Activity&#8217;s Impact on Age Related Decline<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">The aging process is characterized by various physiological changes that significantly affect the quality of life, notably frailty, falls, and sarcopenia. These conditions, prevalent in older adults, contribute to reduced independence and increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. Golf, a low-impact physical activity, has shown promise in counteracting these age-related declines by improving muscle strength, balance, and mobility. This literature review examines the relationship between golf participation and its impact on frailty, falls, and sarcopenia in older adults. Studies suggest that golf enhances physical health by promoting muscle engagement, balance, and coordination, which are crucial for reducing fall risk and frailty. The review synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness of golf as a physical activity that offers both physical and cognitive benefits. Research also highlights the potential of golf-specific training programs to improve strength, mobility, and balance in older individuals, thereby mitigating the risks associated with sarcopenia and falls. These findings emphasize the role of golf as a beneficial intervention for older adults seeking to maintain or improve physical health and reduce the adverse effects of aging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-color-4 btn btn-small-caps btn-rounded btn-raised btn-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/iscsba.com\/TheGolfProf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Promoting-Healthy-Aging-Through-Golf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row bg-editor-hr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-hr bg-hr-16\" style=\"border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 text-center col-lg-5\" style=\"box-shadow: #cecece 0px 1px 2px 0px inset; padding-top: 10px;\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pond Scholarship PechaKucha EXSC 9150\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QBz7Hzwwrr8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-7\">\n<h2 class=\"color4-color\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 10px 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Fall 2024<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"color4-color\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 5px 0px; letter-spacing: 4.9px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Exsc 9150 evidence-based professional portfolio i<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 10px 0px; font-size: 36px; font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\"><b>Using Golf and Country Clubs to Promote Health, Fitness, and Wellness<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Abstract: Participation in golf has increased in recent years exceeding 45 million participants (NGF, 2024) thus expanding the need to support members and patrons in new ways. To exceed financial and operational goals, a greater focus on health and wellness extends the playing years of members while offering expanded programs consequently increasing revenues and the use of club amenities. The PGA of America Golf Operations Manual (2022) teaches that the coordination between departments is critical for facility success. Effective utilization of a golf facility&#8217;s strategic business units improves the quality of life of golfers while reducing the risk of mismatched diseases such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, and Alzheimer&#8217;s through increased physical activity and improved diets. This article addresses how golf and country clubs can promote health, fitness, and wellness to a diverse population of golfers consequently adding value for both parties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">This is accomplished by examining the golf club&#8217;s unique position to support participants in the six dimensions of wellness identified by the National Wellness Institute and Dr. Bill Hettler (1976) along with the club&#8217;s strategic business unit&#8217;s ability to support players physical activity level, dietary needs, and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Keywords: golf clubs, country clubs, health, fitness, wellness<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Discover how golf and country clubs can support health, fitness, and wellness through various amenities and programs. Learn how these clubs can help you improve your overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-color-4 btn btn-small-caps btn-rounded btn-raised btn-normal\" style=\"font-family: Niramit; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/iscsba.com\/TheGolfProf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Magazine-Article.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-font-family=\"Niramit\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"color-neutral-background-color color-neutral-text-contrast bg-background-color tmpl-media-7 boldgrid-section dynamic-gridblock\">\n<div class=\"container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer 2025 Exsc 9500 evidence-based professional portfolio IIi &nbsp; Hidden Health Benefits of Golf Abstract Golf is widely considered a recreational activity, but growing evidence supports its role in promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional health\u2014particularly in older adults. 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