It may not be in the same league as football, but golf puts a significant demand on your body. The golf swing is like a chain of motion involving all the parts of the body.
Force is transferred from the ankles to the legs, back, shoulders, and out through the wrists.
The smoother the transfer of force, the fewer the injuries. When a golfer's muscles and joints are strained or out of balance, it may be reflected in a sore back and a bad score. Karen Drake, who developed the Golf to Your Advantage program for University of Iowa Health Care, and a golfer herself, suggests you invest in your body, your most important piece of golf equipment. It consists of complex physical movement requiring strength, flexibility, and endurance. The Golf to Your Advantage program is designed to help you stay on top of your game with the least chance for injury, allowing your body to do what your golf professional suggests.