Vincent Publishing - Index

Vincent Publishing - 2008 Travelers Championship Magazine - Index

PHOTOS: (ABOVE) WALKING THE
COURSE.
(RIGHT) BO VAN PELT STRETCHES
PRIOR TO PLAY.
48 This is the new era.
The week of the Travelers Championship is Men's
Health Week on the PGA TOUR, with goals of
heightening awareness of preventable health
problems and the benefits of health and fitness and
encouraging the importance of early detection in
men and boys by having PGA TOUR professionals
serve as role models.
"Health and fitness are a vital part of my game, both
for mental and physical success. I really focused on
fitness and nutrition in the off season and it is a
critical component as I strive to get better," said
Hunter Mahan, defending champion of the Travelers
Championship.
Golf is a great form of exercise. In fact, golf has the
distinction of being the only sport in which both
players and spectators realize the health benefits of
exercise. During a normal round, a PGA TOUR
professional walks close to 5 miles. If fans were to
follow a golfer along all 18 holes of the Travelers
Championship at TPC River Highlands, they would
walk 4.25 miles.
"The PGA TOUR connects with so many men, either
in the industry or as sports fans. We have a great
opportunity to encourage awareness of men's
health issues and to encourage all to live well in
order to play well. We are grateful to our partners
who are making Men's Health Week on the PGA
TOUR possible," said Tim Finchem, commissioner of
the PGA TOUR.
Official Championship Magazine