With England's female footballers recently winning the European final against Germany, women's sport has been receiving more attention than ever before. Nowadays, women are participating and competing in a wide variety of sports that were once dominated by males. But are more women playing golf?

As with any sport, there are a lot of different benefits to playing golf - some of which you may not have considered before. Whether you're looking to improve your overall fitness, make friends, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, golf is an excellent hobby to explore. 

Today we're going to explore some of the many benefits of playing golf so that you can decide whether or not it's the right sport for you. We're sure that you won't regret picking up a golf club and heading to your local golf course, here's why...