What to do while injured

[MattM]

Hi

I've got a bit of time on my hands at the moment so thought I'd see what advice there is on what to do as I can't play golf for a while.

I'm out of action following a hand injury - close to being only able to count to 9 if you see what I mean.

I can't drive for another 9 weeks (so can't easily get to a course / driving range) and 2 handed golf is out for at least that long. I'm also supposed to be careful about getting the hand cold so can't spend too long practising 1 handed putting outside unless the weather warms up a bit more.

So, any advice on what golf related stuff I can do - good books to read, videos to watch, online resources, etc.

A bit about my golf - played a lot when I was young so have reasonable basics, but gave up for a few years and then went about 10 years averaging a game a year. Started playing more regularly with friends 12 months ago, getting in 2-3 rounds per month and have dropped average score by 10-12 shots in that time. Probably looking at a handicap of 16-17 if I handed my last 3 cards in. I hit fairly long but am inconsistent around the green - from 50 yds in.

Any advice / suggestions appreciated, especially from any golfers with damaged digits (lack of movement / feeling, etc)

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Hi and welcome to the forum. You could work on your core fitness and flexibility, a much overlooked part of the game

 

[MattM]

Thanks Hawkeye

Some exercise would be useful, I'll see if the physio can give me something as part of my rehab

 

[DappaDonDave]

Read "dream on" by John Richardson. Good read and they're making it into a movie as we speak.

Also, stay away from eBay...

 

[williamalex1]

I seen G MAC, practice chipping using one hand , worth a try .:thup:

 

[bluewolf]

I'm in a similar predicament at the moment, but hopefully only for a few more weeks... I've taken the opprtunity to work on some fitness and strength. Bits of running and cycling, coupled with a 20 minute routine of push ups, sit ups and planks. Hopefully this will help when I get back on the course....

 

[MattM]

Thanks All

I've ordered 'Dream On' and 'Golf Anatomy' from the library.

I get my hand xrayed again next week and as long as the bones have started to knit back together the wires holding the finger together can come out and I can start some more serious activity. Having to keep the hand elevated and warm has limited what I can do, but hopefully things will get easier soon.

Thanks for the suggestions

 

[Khamelion]

Lad where I work, ruptured his achilles, he's in a full leg cast (toe to groin) for 3 weeks, then he'll be in a half cast for 6 weeks, after which he's not allowed to do any sport for 1yr, swimming he's been told is okay, as long as slowly lowers himself into the pool, no jumping or diving.

 

[MattM]

No Sport for a year, now that is a nightmare - always somebody worse off than yourself.

 

[North Mimms]

Thanks All

I've ordered 'Dream On' and 'Golf Anatomy' from the library.

I get my hand xrayed again next week and as long as the bones have started to knit back together the wires holding the finger together can come out and I can start some more serious activity. Having to keep the hand elevated and warm has limited what I can do, but hopefully things will get easier soon.

Thanks for the suggestions

Glad to hear it's healing ok.

Obviously you can't do weights or anything, but I would work on stretches and exercises to improve your core strength and flexibility.

I had 4 months off after bilateral carpal tunnel operation and nearly went spare!