Swing, Drive and Putt...injury free.

Learning how to tee off the healthy way is a hole in one. 

Over a two-year period, 60% of golf professionals and 40% of amateurs suffered either a traumatic or overuse injury while golfing (The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine).

The best game played is a healthy one. Whether pro, rookie, or somewhere in between, a perfect swing can be affected by a strain in the back or an odd twist of the wrist or elbow. Stay on the green and out of the clubhouse. Here are two words for you: mobilize and stabilize.

Stabilize: Start at the core

1. A stronger core means a more balanced stance and swing
2. Practice leg lifts and planks to build up the muscles

Mobilize: Get Movin'

1. Learn proper technique and movement to protect against pain and injury
2. Work on hip rotation and flexibility

Physical therapists can be your best coaches.

Check out these great exercises from the Mayo Clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/golf-stretches/SM00089

Mayo Clinic offers more tips to boost you're "A" game.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/golf/HO00075/METHOD=print