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Golf Injuries

Golf Injuries

Golfer's Yips - Not Just In Your Head

Golfer's often talk about the "yips" instead of nerves or jitters as a reason they miss easy puts on the green. What are the yips, and can they really cause poor putting performance?

Gifts for Golfers

Gifts for Golfers

Common Golf Injuries

The most common golf injuries occur in the lower back, elbows, shoulders, hands and wrists and are generally defined as either cumulative (overuse) or acute (traumatic) injuries

Prevent Golf Injuries: Conditioning and Swing Mechanics

Focusing on technique, conditioning and rest can give you an edge on the course.

Conditioning Exercises for Improving Golf

Golfers need to focus on technique to see improvement, but two basic components of conditioning can improve your golf fitness and reduce your risk of injury.

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