Last week I wrote about an old research survey that tackled the potential injuries a golfer can suffer by carrying clubs… or even by pulling a trolley. But there was another survey I alluded to, and this one could lead to injuries, too… if of a different hue. In a...
A couple of recent surveys caught my eye. One was an official piece of research; the other was fuelled by social media. In much the same way as tossing an eight iron into the lake causes ripples, the social media survey caused the usual stir from both sides of the...
As we get back to the fairways after a lengthy Covid-19 winter break, we all begin the new golf season with similar objectives – to play a little better than last year. However, many club golfers see the route to this improvement solely around improving their swing....
Being a sports fanatic who spent the best part of a decade married to a psychologist, the topic of sports psychology was effectively common ground. One interesting aspect of psychological theory is that nothing is ever definitively proven – at best, research findings...
Professional golfers are spending more time on the road, leading to loneliness and relationship difficulties, new research says. And unless they are in the top rank, the prize money for golfers has fallen over the last few years, the study found. Dr John Fry, of...
