Golf injuries are trending upwards, and theories abound as to why

A herniated disc, fractured rib, back soreness, partially torn tendon, partially torn meniscus, tendinitis, hernia, foot injury, stress fracture, torn labrum. No, it’s not an NRL injury report. It’s the list of some of the injuries players in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking have suffered in the past few years.

The clubs Bryson DeChambeau used to win the Memorial

Viewed by some as a better, simpler way to play and by others as a gimmick, DeChambeau’s Cobra utility irons, King Forged irons and King wedges all are 37.5 inches in length, about that of a 7-iron.

USGA/R&A announce distance research project, website

In their joint efforts to study the issue of driving distance and its effect on the game, the USGA and R&A announced this morning the launch of a website that will solicit opinions on distance’s role in the game from all golfers and stakeholders.

VIDEO: What is a stimpmeter and how does it work?

Golf Digest joins writer David Owen as he explores the mystical golf device known as the Stimpmeter. What is it? How did it come to be? David will explore these questions and more in this tongue-in-cheek documentary.