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In brief: To determine the types and frequency of injuries among amateurs, openended questionnaires were sent to 4,036 golfers; 1,144 responded (942 men and 202 women; average age, 52 years). The respondents played an average of two rounds per week; 708 (62%) had sustained one or more injuries. Among men, the most common injury site was the lower back; among women it was the elbow. Excessive practice and poor swing mechanics were the most common causes. Golf injuries perhaps could be prevented or reduced by proper technique, controlled practice routines, and physical conditioning.
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