If you’re experiencing lower-back pain, it’s probably worth doing a posture check to see if you’re putting unnecessary stress on your spine, says Chris Cooper, a Golf Digest Certified Fitness Trainer.
What happens in matchplay when the wrong score is given on a hole or holes and it impacts the outcome? Here’s what you need to know about Rule 3.2 and how to proceed if it happens to you.
If your putt is bumpy as a result of cored greens, or your chip takes a sideways bounce on its way onto a green, unfortunately, that is just part of the game.
There are a host of products on the market designed to help you apply heat to soft-tissue such as muscles, fascia, etc. The problem with most, however, is that they can’t penetrate deep enough into the body to be beneficial.Think about products such as Ben Gay, a topical analgesic cream you rub onto a sore Read more…
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His partner was late to their four-ball match but jumped straight into caddie duties, cleaning clubs, reading putts, giving advice. Is that actually allowed under the Rules of Golf?
For golfers, not all sunglasses are created equal—and the difference from the appropriate to inappropriate can cost you strokes, not to mention eye issues. Here’s what you need to know:If you don’t like wearing sunglasses while you play, especially when you putt, it’s probably because the lenses and frames weren’t designed with golfers in mind. Read more…
We’ll concede that you’re not ordering a hot dog on the golf course because of its nutritional value. In fact, in celebration of golf’s long-standing partnership with dogs, Golf Digest even identified the 15 best spots for them on courses around the country. That said, a prominent sports nutritionist says the protein and fat in Read more…
When you think about exercises, you probably focus on the first part of the movement—such as the push part of a push-up. But what happens on the way back down could be more important in terms of strength gains and injury prevention. For example, when jumping from a squat position, it’s the landing—not the jump—that’s Read more…
There have been dozens of studies over the years that conclude the health benefits of playing golf are far-reaching. Most focus on the physical aspects—better strength and balance, improved bone density, less risk of heart disease and strokes, etc.—but an often overlooked perk is what the game does for your mental well-being.You might think that Read more…
Most golfers know it’s bad etiquette to stand behind another player’s putting line, but in some formats it can also lead to penalties for both partners. Here’s what the Rules of Golf actually say.
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