Ika Natassa writes a great golf post describing the reasons why female golfers should get out there and hit the links.

According to Ika, the top five reasons why women should golf are:

1. Respect - If a woman plays golf she automatically gets respect from her boss, colleagues, friends and spouse.

2. Networking - Although female golfers represent the fastest growing segment in golf today, golf still remains a male dominated sport. Female golfers on the golf course stand out. Because of this, women who play golf are able to take advantage of the great networking opportunities on the golf course.

3. Serenity - According to Ika, golf “isn’t like any game you’ve ever known. You don’t get a rush when you hit perfectly, you get something better: serenity. Standing there, looking down at the ball on the tee, concentrating, they all deliver this kind of feeling of calmness, peace, and control.”

4. Emotional Relief - A golf course or driving range is the best place to hang out with your girlfriends. You can have a heart to heart between swings and sharing your problems with friends is a lot easier and fun that way.

5. Fashion - Making a great golf shot while wearing a cute golf outfit can boost your confidence.