I have always said that being fit is the key to golf longevity. As we age, we lose flexibility and strength, so the more fit you are the more you can ward off the negative affects of aging and now there is a study to prove it.

A new study out this week, suggests that moderate to intense exercise may help older people delay aging in the brain.  The study, conducted by the University of Miami and Columbia University  found that a little yoga, a good jog, even a round of tennis is likely to keep your mind sharper and more focused. The study concluded that a person who does more physical work may have the memory and thinking capacity of someone who is 10 years younger.

Doing a specific golf-fitness program can help you concentrate and focus better as well.  Being physically fit helps you be more alert and helps you ward off fatigue to concentrate and focus better and longer while you play.

If you have been forgetful and absentminded lately you may want to play some golf, a great form of exercise, to get back your sharpness.