Holiday Weight Gain Is Real

Play Golf This Holiday Season To Burn The Extra Calories

Holiday weight gain is a real thing. The extra pounds you put on between Halloween and Christmas can take more than five months to lose.  Weight gain begins to rise throughout October and November and peaks 10 days after Christmas. All the Halloween candy, Thanksgiving leftovers and Christmas cookies seem impossible to pass up. Don’t worry there are ways to burn off these extra calories and have fun while doing it.

Instead of a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, have a resolution not to gain too much weight in the first place.  Then you won’t have to worry about the five months of struggling. That doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate special occasions or indulge in your favorite treats.  Just find fun ways to burn the extra calories you are consuming.

Playing A Round Of Golf

Golf is both an enjoyable game, and a way to get in some healthy exercise. While golf may not be the most strenuous sport, like all activities, it does burn calories. Of course, the number of calories burned while playing will depend on whether a player is walking or riding a cart during the round.  A round of golf is equal to an average 30-minute gym session. An 18-hole round over a full length golf course will involve roughly a five-mile walk with quite a bit of arm exercises along the way.

If you walk the course, rather than ride in a golf car, a round of golf will burn probably somewhere around 1,500 calories.  This number can vary slightly depending on the course you play. Some courses are hillier and you will burn more calories than compact flatter ones. Some chose to carry their clubs while others will pull them on a cart. This does not make much of a difference to the golf calorie count. Carrying your bags burns a few more calories but it is literally only a few.

Riding The Golf Car Instead

Sometimes it may be difficult, if not impossible to walk a golf course. Often times you are encouraged to use the golf car to shorten the amount of time it takes to complete the round. Surprisingly, there is evidence that a significant number of calories may still be used up, even when using a cart. An estimated 460 calories burned when playing only nine holes while riding a golf car.

Don’t Be Afraid To Indulge This Holiday Season

Whether it’s played by walking the course, taking the golf car or practicing at the range, golf is a relaxing way to burn off extra calories you may consume this holiday season. Even if it’s just a nine-hole outing. Thankfully, golf is a very high-calorie burning exercise. Don’t be afraid to indulge this holiday season but remember to book that tee time.  

To book a tee time at Sedona Golf Resort click HERE.

Monday Mulligan Series

How To Play One Of The SCARIEST Shots In Golf…

In this week’s edition of the Sedona Golf Resort Monday Mulligan Series, General Manager Jeremy Hayman gives us the inside scoop on how to execute one of the scariest shots in golf: The plugged greenside bunker shot. Remember to close the face of your wedge at impact – NOT open it like most other greenside bunker shots!

Interested in booking a tee time at SGR, click HERE.

Monday Mulligan Series

Upcoming Rule Changes- Part 3

In this week’s edition of the Sedona Golf Resort Monday Mulligan series, General Manager Jeremy Hayman finishes up his three-part series on the new rules coming to golf in 2019! Did you know you will now be able to putt with the pin still in the hole? Such a small rule change could knock at least 15 minutes off your average round!

To view an archive of the Monday Mulligan Series click HERE.  To view available tee times at SGR click HERE.

Monday Mulligan

Part 3- New Rules Coming To Golf In 2019

In this week’s edition of the Sedona Golf Resort Monday Mulligan Series, General Manager, Jeremy Hayman continues his three-part series on the new rules coming to golf in 2019! Did you know you will now drop from knee-level after taking an unplayable lie? Click on video below to view the full lesson.

Interested in booking a tee time at SGR, click HERE.

September is “Appreciation” Month at SGR

Sedona Golf Resort is proud to be of service to those who serve our country. In September, all Active Military, Police, Firefighters and Teachers will be honored for their service. We are thankful for the men and women who sacrifice their lives everyday to protect us and our country. Teachers play an extraordinary part in the lives of children for the formative years of development and the importance of teachers is often overlooked.  

To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who actively serve in the military, police, firefighters and teachers, Sedona Golf Resort in the month of September will be offering a $40 plus tax after 11am (65% discount) on 18 holes of golf. If you fall into any of these categories, we appreciate all you do for us and to show our gratitude remember to mention your affiliation in the golf shop when you book your next tee time.  

To view available tee times at SGR, click HERE.

Monday Mulligan

Part One- New Rules Coming To Golf in 2019

In this week’s edition of the Sedona Golf Resort Monday Mulligan Series, General Manager Jeremy Hayman begins a three-part series on the new rules coming to golf in 2019! Did you know Lateral Hazards will now be referred to as Penalty Areas, and that you will be able to move debris and ground your club without penalty?

Just click on the video to find out what’s in store for 2019! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

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Monday Mulligan

New Family Tees at SGR

In this week’s edition of the Sedona Golf Resort Monday Mulligan series, General Manager Jeremy Hayman introduces us to the new Family Tees at SGR! Playing a total of almost 3,100 yards, all 18 holes will feature a set of shorter tees for an improved playing experience for families, beginners and players who want to get dialed in with their irons!

To book a tee time a SGR click HERE.

Improve Your Game Without Breaking The Bank

The game of golf can be one of the most enjoyable sports played and is considered one the greatest games in the world, just ask anyone who plays.  However, for many newcomers frustration on how to play and how to be good can be overwhelming and eventually discourage someone from playing. Learning something new is always a challenge, that is why it is important to utilize all the resources available.  We understand the cost of golf instruction can be expensive, especially to someone that is not sure whether or not they want to continue with the sport.

Here are 5 cost effective tips that will help any newcomer improve their golf game and create a better understanding and love for the sport.

Pick a Home Course

Having a home course that you play is important.   Getting started as a beginner can be a daunting and often intimidating experience. This allows you to get comfortable with the staff, making it easy to ask the questions you have about the game and the course.
Take a Tour of The Course

You can get a tour of the course either in person or online.  At Sedona Golf Resort, you can view a course map of each hole, which allows you to get familiar with the course before even stepping on the property.

Watch Instructional Videos Online

As a newcomer, you may be hesitant on making an investment on golf instruction. Thank goodness for YouTube.  There are a number of golf instructional videos that will help you improve your game at no cost.  Every Monday morning Sedona Golf Resort, posts their weekly Monday Mulligan.  The Monday Mulligan series was created to provide instructional video with tips that will help improve your game. Each week covers different topics and showcases tips on how to play each hole at the course.  Again these videos are absolutely free, as long as you subscribe to the SGR’s YouTube Channel. Click HERE to subscribe.
Hit The Range

Start on a practice range, not on the golf course. The range is the perfect place to get acclimated to the game.  It is low pressure, and you can stay as long as you want. This is a judgement free zone so don’t worry about anyone else on the range.

Reward Yourself

Celebrate a practice session with a few drinks at the clubhouse bar. Golf is hard, so you have earned it. The Juniper Bar and Grille at Sedona Golf Resort offers an incredible blend of amazing food, friendly service and stunning panoramic views of the Red Rocks of Sedona.

Don’t get discouraged, golf is tough but it is worth the effort. In the immortal words of Arnold Palmer: “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening—and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented.”

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Monday Mulligan

In this week’s edition of the Sedona Golf Resort Monday Mulligan, General Manager Jeremy Hayman gets into a little bit of course management on the majestic 12^th hole at SGR. With a green sloped back to front, there’s no reason to go for the exact yardage on your approach. Instead, give yourself a little bit extra club and try to use the natural topography to bring the ball back to the hole! #MondayMulligan

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Monday Mulligan

Birdie Time!

In this week’s edition of the Sedona Golf Resort Monday Mulligan, General Manager Jeremy Hayman finishes his playing lesson on the extremely tough Par-3 7th hole at SGR. His tee shot ended up around five feet past the pin – but a birdie putt is no gimme on this undulating green!

Putting for birdie…Do you ram the putt into the back of the hole or die it in the side? Well…that depends. Are you putting uphill or downhill? Fast greens or slow? What are the consequences if you miss?

 

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