Golf as an alternative use of leisure time for seniors with focus on South Bohemian Region

In the theoretical part of this work I deal with old age, aging process and impact of physical activities on seniors´ health. Furthermore this part focuses on the history of golf and positive effects of playing golf not only on physical but also mental health. The practical part is focused on obtaining information from seniors having senior status by the statutes of Czech Senior Golf Association. The research analyzes current status and expansion of golf among senior population. The research proceeded in South Bohemian region. Consultation with representatives of the South Bohemian golf clubs on the issue of seniors´ members and their active involvement is part of this research. Results of survey indicate a great interest in the elderly but low general awareness of possibilities of playing golf. 81.3% of surveyed seniors considers golf as an appropriate alternative of outdoor leisure activities. 50% of respondents perceive golf as a possible improvement of physical condition and 45.3% of respondents suppose that it promotes overall health. But, beyond 90.6% of respondents believe that golf is an expensive sport and 14% of respondents feared condemnation by others because golf is considered to be a game only for the wealthy. Based on information obtained from the questionnaire and from interview with representatives of the South Bohemian golf clubs on the issue of surviving myths is golf an appropriate alternative of leisure activities for seniors