{"id":4898,"date":"2020-03-24T17:59:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T21:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sleepy-visvesvaraya.209-59-154-116.plesk.page\/?p=4898"},"modified":"2020-03-24T17:59:11","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T21:59:11","slug":"golf-a-mindful-approach-to-an-old-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kynetdesign.in\/watergap\/2020\/03\/24\/golf-a-mindful-approach-to-an-old-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf-A mindful approach to an old game"},"content":{"rendered":"

The game of golf has changed over the past 100 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Andrews<\/a>, known as \u201cthe \u201chome of golf,\u201d was the birthplace of the classic18-hole golf game. The public golf course is located in St. Andrews, in Fife, Scotland and is known for its historical value, large double greens, riveted bunkers and historic 700-year-old Swilcan Bridge<\/a>, which is located on the eighteenth fairway. Iconic moments occurred on that bridge, such as Jack Niklaus’<\/a> famous farewell to the Open Championship in 2005<\/a> and Tom Watson\u2019s goodbye in 2015<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Over the years legendary courses such as St. Andrews, Augusta National<\/a> (Augusta, Ga), Shinnecock Hills G.C.<\/a>(Southampton, N.Y), Cypress Point Club<\/a> (Pebble Beach, Ca) and Merion Golf Club<\/a> (Ardmore, Pa) have become iconic symbols of the historic game.<\/p>\n

But today the golf industry is changing and becoming available in less iconic ways, inviting more people to enjoy the legendary game.
\nThere\u2019s \u201cGoofy Golf<\/a>,\u201d \u201cPutt-Putt\u201d and miniature golf, all putting games with extraordinary obstacles. There\u2019s \u201cexecutive golf\u201d, aimed at providing the executive an \u201cextended lunch break\u201d on a par three nine-hole course. There\u2019s also \u201cTopGolf<\/a>,\u201d a golf version of bowling where players try to hit their balls into big netted vats earning points on a digital scoreboard.<\/p>\n

So many variations have developed from the legendary game.<\/p>\n

And now this spring, golf is being offered in yet another way.<\/p>\n

This spring, golf is being offered to individuals seeking recovery from Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder. Golf offers an individual an opportunity to concentrate singly; on the golf ball, on making contact with the ball and on keeping track of the ball while moving about the course. According to Al Ciliberto<\/a>, Clinical Director at Water Gap Wellness, golf offers a perfect exercise in \u201cmindfulness,\u201d which Al describes as \u201cliving in the here and now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Water Gap Wellness<\/a> a Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Rehab in Pennsylvania, proudly offers a private nine-hole golf course where individuals who are seeking recovery can learn to be mindful once again.<\/p>\n

The golf course at Water Gap Wellness has a history of its own as the site of the Eastern Open in 1926-1928. The hilly course, designed by Robert White<\/a> \u2013 the first president of the PGA<\/a>, offers blind shots with water, rolling greens that are fast and long open drive shots. The course is a real shot-makers course and one for all ability levels.
\nWater Gap Wellness<\/a> offers a PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program<\/a>) for individuals seeking help with a Mental Health Diagnosis or Substance Use Disorder. With an on-site Psychiatrist<\/a>, seasoned masters level counselors, 2 private sessions weekly. group sessions daily and a housing option at the beautiful Water Gap Wellness Inn, individuals can experience true rejuvenation, direction and healing.<\/p>\n

And thanks to Addicted to Golf<\/a> of Virginia which generously donated complete men\u2019s and women\u2019s golf sets, golf balls and golf tees, the clients of Water Gap Wellness are now all ready FORE a new season of life.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

written by Annette Kaiser<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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