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Warm-ups, conditioning and injury prevention for a longer, pain-free golfing life.
Many swing faults come from physical limitations: tight hips, a stiff upper back or poor balance. A simple screening helps you find your limitations, so you can focus your exercises where they'll…
Coffee before the round, a drink at the turn and a beer at the 19th hole are common golf rituals. But caffeine and alcohol both affect your body in ways that can help or hurt your golf. Here's what…
Golfers who wear glasses face particular challenges: varifocals that blur the ball at address, frames that block the view of the target, lenses that fog or get wet, and switching between sunglasses…
Many golfers continue to play during pregnancy, enjoying the gentle exercise and time outdoors. Every pregnancy is different, though, so decisions about golf should always be made with your…
Many golfers with diabetes play regularly and enjoy the exercise, fresh air and social side of the game. A round of golf is several hours of activity, so planning ahead helps you stay safe and…
Sleep is one of the most overlooked parts of golf performance. A poor night's sleep affects focus, coordination, decision-making and mood: exactly the things golf demands. Good sleep helps you…
For golfers with hay fever, spring and summer can be a mixed blessing: perfect golfing weather, but itchy eyes, sneezing and a blocked nose on a course surrounded by grass, trees and wildflowers…
Arthritis in the hands and fingers is common, particularly among older golfers. It can make gripping the club painful, reduce feel and make cold mornings miserable. But many golfers with hand…
Your hands are your only connection to the club. Strong hands and forearms help you control the club face, swing through thick rough, cope with off-centre hits and protect your wrists and elbows. But…
Most people have a dominant eye, the eye the brain relies on more for visual information. In golf, eye dominance can affect how you see your target, how you aim and how you line up putts. Some…
Neck pain is less talked about than back or elbow pain in golf, but it's common, especially among older golfers and those who spend hours hunched over putts or working at a desk. The golf swing asks…
A round of golf can mean walking several miles on uneven ground, plus hundreds of swings that load the feet. It's no surprise that foot pain is a common complaint among golfers, especially those who…
