This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Local Announcement ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute Falls Church, VA 1d GETTING FIT FOR GOLF by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info A golfer can walk more than 10,000 steps and burn 2000 calories by simply “walking” a round of golf and “carry” the clubs. Club speed, during a swing of an amateur, averages between 70-80 mph and a professional 90-100 mph.