I have seen a lot of golfers come through with this exact question. They have the MRI, the dull ache on the pinky side of their wrist, and a tee time on Saturday. They want to know one thing: can I still play? The honest answer is yes, but only under very specific conditions. Playing … Read more

Golf looks easy. You walk, you swing, you putt. But the numbers say otherwise. Over half of all golfers will battle a musculoskeletal injury at some point. The rotational torque of a full swing places massive strain on the spine and connective tissue. If you are reading this, you might know this feeling well. Your … Read more

The safe answer is no for a full tear without treatment. The real answer is yes, with specific conditions, if you understand the risk and adapt your mechanics. I have seen plenty of golfers try to tough it out on a bad knee. Most of them end up with a worse injury. The goal here … Read more

If you have ever flinched after a wayward tee shot, you have probably wondered just how common golf ball injuries really are. Looking for the exact answer to how many golf ball injuries per year there are in the United States, the number is roughly 25,000 to 30,000 emergency room visits specifically from being struck … Read more

You’ve been sidelined long enough. The frustration of watching others play, the worry that you might never swing a club again, and the nagging fear of re-injury can feel heavier than any weight you’ve ever lifted. I understand that place because I’ve been there myself, both as someone who rehabbed after a back injury and … Read more

Tiger Woods developed golfer’s elbow in his left arm through years of repetitive strain, not from a single bad swing. The condition involved the flexor tendons in his left forearm, which attach at the inner side of the elbow. His powerful swing, heavy practice schedule, and the ripple effects of earlier knee and Achilles injuries … Read more

I have seen plenty of golfers who felt something pop or ache in their side during a round and had no idea why it happened to their ribs. The short answer is that the golf swing creates rotational torque, repetitive eccentric loading of the intercostal muscles, and sudden deceleration forces that can overload the rib … Read more

Treating common golf injuries usually follows a three-phase approach: acute care (RICE, anti-inflammatories), rehabilitation (targeted stretches and strengthening), and a gradual return to golf with form adjustments. The exact protocol depends on the specific injury and its severity. If you are dealing with pain in your back, elbow, shoulder, wrist, or hip, this guide gives … Read more

If you think you need to join a private country club to get an official golf handicap, I have good news. That hasn’t been true for years. Under the World Handicap System (WHS), which went into effect in 2020, any golfer who plays by the rules can establish a legitimate Handicap Index. The process takes … Read more