What are the most common golf injuries?
A. Generally thought of as a harmless activity, golfing is associated with a significant number of injuries. The average touring professional sustains, on average, two injuries each year. Among amateurs, the injury rate ranges from 59% for the high handicapper to the 67.5% for those with a single digit handicap. The injury rate is also higher for those over 50 years of age. The most common injuries involve the lower back, the left elbow and the shoulder.
