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11 articles tagged “senior golf”.
Competitive golf doesn't stop at 50. Many golfers play some of their best and most enjoyable competitive golf in later life, through seniors' sections, senior amateur championships, age-group events…
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…
White golf balls have been the norm for most of the game's history, but coloured balls, particularly yellow and orange, have become popular. Many golfers find them easier to follow in the air and…
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…
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…
Balance is one of the most underrated skills in golf. A balanced golfer can make a full, fast swing and still finish steady; an unbalanced golfer sways, falls back or tips onto their toes, losing…
Golf instruction often assumes a flexible, athletic body: a big shoulder turn, a full wrist hinge and a high finish. But many golfers, especially older golfers and those with stiff backs or hips…
Knee and hip pain are common among golfers, especially as we get older. The golf swing twists the lead knee and loads the lead hip, and walking 18 holes on uneven ground adds up. Arthritis, previous…
The shoulders work hard in every golf swing. The lead shoulder stretches across the chest at the top of the backswing; the trail shoulder rotates and lifts; and both must decelerate the arms and club…
Golf often looks like a power game. Long drives get the attention, and modern golf has rewarded distance. But scores are made by the total number of strokes, not the length of your drives. Shorter…
Lower back pain is the most common physical complaint among golfers, from beginners to professionals. The golf swing is a powerful, one-sided rotational movement, repeated hundreds of times a week by…
