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re: Golfers with career ending or debilitating injuries

Posted on 6/26/16 at 8:24 pm to
Posted by bayouman
Uptown NOLA
Member since Apr 2012
1561 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 8:24 pm to
Ken Venturi, got bad arthritis in his hands and had to give up golf at a young age at a time when he was one of the best on tour.
Posted by ThatsJustTheWave
Member since May 2016
33 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 8:33 pm to
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quote:

Coke head yes but officially back/wrist injury ended career



Yea, because it's common to see people come out and "officially" say "career ended from cocaine addiction."
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
83852 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 8:35 pm to
I'm a huge Tiger fan, but wouldn't be surprised at all if he took performance enhancers.

Could his swing have anything to do with it? Modern swings aren't the best for staying healthy.
Posted by OldTigahFot
Drinkin' with the rocket scientists
Member since Jan 2012
10502 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 8:37 pm to
Not career-ending but many of the big long-swingers wound up with back issues late in their careers. Jack, Norman, Freddie to name a few.

I have read that golf is the absolute worst activity for your back. Still like to play, though.

Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75373 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 8:37 pm to
Notah Begay
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42583 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 9:46 pm to
Golf is terrible on your body. Lower back takes a lot of strain.
Posted by tiderider
Member since Nov 2012
7703 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 9:57 pm to
modern swings are hell on the back ... jack had minor problems at most cause he didn't leave his feet on the ground while his shoulder/hips turned ...
Posted by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
18256 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 10:02 pm to
I'll take the low road and say Payne Stewart...
Posted by Quigley
Down Under
Member since Jul 2009
4007 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 10:21 pm to
Chris DiMarco was hot in the mid 2000s. Chronic shoulder problems a fall on a ski slope and procedures in 2007 ended all that and he's now mostly commentating
Posted by Quigley
Down Under
Member since Jul 2009
4007 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 10:25 pm to
Ian Baker-Finch developed a mental block and lost his game. Great commentating career but he was talented enough to win a lot more if he could've gotten his head straight
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75373 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 10:58 pm to
quote:

Chris DiMarco was hot in the mid 2000


How so?? What did he win?
Posted by Quigley
Down Under
Member since Jul 2009
4007 posts
Posted on 6/26/16 at 11:52 pm to
#6 in the owgr. Top 20 on pga money list for five consecutive seasons. 5 top ten finishes in majors with 3 second place finishes. Clinched 2005 President's cup.
Posted by nobigdeal69
baton rouge
Member since Nov 2009
2184 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 12:33 am to
Can't really say hogan considering he won 5 or 6 majors after the wreck.

Couples still plays today

Kim could probably compete professionally right now, but is making too much money to chance it.

I think/hope tiger will come back and win on the pga tour.
Posted by Knight of Old
New Hampshire
Member since Jul 2007
11092 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 7:13 am to
quote:

seems like Tiger may never play again, what's his deal?

Broke his dick in an IHOP waitress.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
120023 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:32 am to
PED's and a 9 iron to the head on Thanksgiving night for being an adulterer will do that to your game.
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
75087 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:40 am to
Ken Green

Posted by Zach
Gizmonic Institute
Member since May 2005
112783 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:36 am to
I read an article by Hank Haney. He said he carefully reviewed videos of Tiger in his prime and Tiger just before getting back injuries. It was noticeable that Tiger had lost flexibility as he gained upper body muscle. Loss of flexibility leaves you open to back injury.
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
30526 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:49 am to
Champagne Tony Lima
Posted by tiderider
Member since Nov 2012
7703 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:36 am to
Not sure plane crashes count ...
Posted by AlonsoWDC
Memphis, where it ain't Ten-a-Key
Member since Aug 2014
8798 posts
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:07 pm to
Yo dog, lemme show you Anthony Kim.

Not only did this cat retire, he reportedly doesn't even play golf AT ALL anymore. He's 31 years old.
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