Golf is Treacherous! US Open bears it's teeth.
Well, the Oakmont Country Club has gnashed it's teeth this week during the practice rounds before this years US Open - and it's not the golfers feeling the pinch. Amateur Chris Crawford's caddy Bill Henagahn fell into a bunker and appeared to break his left ankle (the exact injury not yet known). Jason Day was playing in the same group and was on hand to help Bill out of the bunker. This is not the first injury Bill has sustained whilst on the bag either. In 2011 he complained of a sore shoulder whilst caddying for Crawford in an amateur event and was later diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff.
The US Open is often referred to as the toughest challenge in golf. The course conditions are set up to be the most challenging - slick greens, cavernous bunkers and if you miss the fairway it's a scramble. Last year at Chambers Bay during the US Open, two caddies were hospitalized after slipping on the undulating, dry track. Golf is not just a challenge for the golfers.
We will keep an eye on how the pro's go over the weekend and hope Jason Day can continue his stellar run this year. We also hope the caddy's stay safe. It's pretty treacherous out there and we hope they all make it to Sunday in one piece.
Golf injuries to the foot and ankle a relatively common and not just from the miles of walking on undulating surfaces. Ankle sprains, tendon injuries, toe injuries and blisters are the most common and can develop from the repetitive nature of your golf swing, poor swing mechanics and inappropriate golf shoes. At Base Podiatry, we see plenty of golfers who complain of these injuries and most can be treated with correct advice on footwear and addressing foot posture during the swing and with walking. It's great to treat golfers and hear where they play and how they went over the weekend. Working in the Melbourne sandbelt area and down the Morninton Peninsula we are spoilt for choice when it comes to golf courses. I play at Dunes regularly but love mixing it up and testing myself at different courses.
Don't hesitate to contact one of the Base Podiatry clinics to make an appointment if your feet are getting in the way of you enjoying your golf. Simple skin and nail conditions can be easily treated. With muscle and joint issues you will be given a clear treatment plan on how to get back to your golf as soon as possible.
Contact your nearest Base Podiatry clinic to make an appointment with one of the podiatry team:
Cheltenham 9583 4000
Frankston 8707 0830
Mt Eliza 9787 4999
