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Calories Burned Golf
Golf burns calories primarily through walking—a typical 18-hole round covers 4-6 miles. While not as intense as other sports, golf provides steady low-impact exercise over 4+ hours. Carrying your bag or using a pull cart increases calorie burn compared to riding a cart.
~169 calories
per 30 min at 155 lbs
Calorie Calculator
You will burn approximately
169 calories
Golf for 30 minutes at 155 lbs
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of golf at moderate intensity (MET 4.8)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 131 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 152 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 169 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 185 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 201 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 218 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 239 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 84 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 169 cal |
| 45 minutes | 253 cal |
| 60 minutes | 337 cal |
| 90 minutes | 506 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Riding cart
MET: 3.5
123 cal
per 30 min
Walking, pulling cart
MET: 4.3
151 cal
per 30 min
Walking, carrying bag
MET: 4.8
169 cal
per 30 min
Driving range practice
MET: 3
105 cal
per 30 min
Miniature golf
MET: 3
105 cal
per 30 min
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of golf burns enough calories to offset:
Chicken breast
3 oz
165 cal
Can of soda
12 oz
140 cal
Glass of wine
5 oz
125 cal
Banana
1 medium
105 cal
Based on 169 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Golf
- Walk instead of riding for maximum health benefits
- Carry a lightweight bag or use a push cart
- Stay hydrated throughout the round
- Warm up with stretches and practice swings
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