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Ryder Cup: Putt-ing it all on the line
It's time to tee it up at the Ryder Cup. Teams from the U.S. and Europe will put their golf prowess on display. Often, these competitions come down to a battle on the greens ─ who can sink that...
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Mayo Clinic experts available to discuss golf injuries, yips and more
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Ryder Cup may be over, but maybe you’re revved up to get on the greens for some fall golf. You wouldn’t be alone. According to the National Golf Foundation, more than 24 million...
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Golf is not usually thought of as a contact sport, but many players can suffer injuries. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says overuse injuries are common on the golf course. He has...
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Mayo Clinic researchers uncover methods to quantify the yips and golfer’s cramp
The findings could open the door to improved treatment options SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Almost every golfer knows the feeling. Minutes after a picture-perfect drive down the fairway, a cascade of...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Are the yips just nerves or something more?
Almost every golfer has experienced it. You're lined up on the green for that perfect putt, when an easy tap-in shot is foiled by a mysterious twitch. Golfers refer to it as "the yips." And researchers...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent golf injuries
The PGA's first major championship of the year, the Masters, tees off this week. And whether you're a professional golfer or a beginner, many players can suffer injuries. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic...
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Expert Alert: Getting back into the swing of golf
ROCHESTER, Minn. — This time of year, Sanjeev Kakar, M.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, starts seeing many injuries among people inspired by watching golf and other stick-handling sports. ''The...
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The Science Behind Putting Problems
It was an exciting finish at the 2016 U.S. Open golf tournament. Dustin Johnson cemented his first major victory by calmly sinking a short birdie putt on his final hole. But for many golfers, those...
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