Modern golf is causing as many lower back injuries as contact sports, according to new research. Scientists from the Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona studied the golf swing of current pros like Tiger Woods and compared it to the swings of former golfers such as Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan. Their analysis found that today’s…
An overwhelming 92% of golfers would not be willing to wear a hard hat while on the course. That’s according to a survey we recently conducted in light of the news that golfers could be forced to wear hard hats to reduce injuries in the sport. The survey of nearly 1,000 golfers also found…
As the clocks go back and the weather takes a turn for the worse, golf becomes a more challenging prospect in the British Isles. However, this doesn’t mean you have to put the clubs away until spring. If you prepare well, golf can be a 12-month sport, even in the chilly UK! We’ve picked…
Golf is a repetitive physical activity that puts a lot of strain on the body. Each year, almost a fifth of all golfers will suffer some kind of injury. Here, we consider five common golf injuries and look at what can be done to prevent them. Lower back pain It’s estimated that 20%…
If you sometimes wonder what on earth people are prattling on about as they stride the fairways, here’s a selection of golf slang that might help you out. In no particular order: Ferrule – This is the small ring of plastic that circles the shaft of the golf club where it enters the…
One of the very best things about golf is that it’s a sport for all, whether you’re young or old. It’s possible to keep playing golf into old age, and it’s possible to continue to play at a high level. Of course, as we age, our limitations shift and we must adapt our game…
