Motion text
That this House welcomes the recent publication of scientific papers relating to the potential health benefits to the world's over-10 million spectators attending golf tournaments; notes a recent study by Professor Nanette Mutrie, Dr Andrew Murray and colleagues published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine which showed that spectators take an average of over 11,000 steps while walking the course and, as well as observing leading players in this fashion, are more likely to have an active interest in gaining physical activity and spending time with their families; further notes this builds on a review conducted by the University of Edinburgh and published 2016 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine which highlighted that golf can provide moderate intensity physical activity as advocated by the World Health Organisation and the UK's four chief medical officers; is pleased that these reports are being widely shared by player ambassadors such as Annika Sorenstam , Gary Player, Padraig Harrington as well as current world number one So Yeon Ryu; encourages others to read these reports and consider their implications; looks forward to future research in this area; further encourages others to make the most of the associated health benefits UK-held tournaments held by the R&A, the European Tour and the PGAs of Europe offer; and further welcomes the the collaborative approach of the World Golf Foundation, the R&A, PGAs of Europe, the European Tour, Paths for All and the Universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews have shown to date and ongoing.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 October 2017
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 October 2017
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 October 2017
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 October 2017
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 October 2017
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 October 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.