Although Golf is a very relaxed sport and many enjoy it to unwind, some people can experience injuries from the game. Some of these injuries will only last a few days then disappear, however in some cases they may be persistent. Here at Golf weekend Break we have compiled a list of common injuries for you to be aware of:

Cramp
With any Sport or exercise you are likely to at times experience cramp. Cramps generally last from 2 – 5 minutes when the muscle suddenly shrinks and then stays stuck. The cause of this is because you have been using the same muscles for sometime, they will tire and cramp up. The cramp also occurs because you are loosing a lot of sweat. When playing Golf, we recommend you drink lots of water to maintain a good supply or moisture. If you experience cramp then stop what you are doing, so the muscle can once again relax and then you are able to carry on hopefully without any further pain. The most common areas that cramp occurs on the body are; the thigh, foot, stomach and hand.

Sore Muscle
Muscle sore occurs when your muscle unfortunately tears or stretches too much. This happens to your external cells and is not really nothing to worry about. With this you may be able to move properly but will feel a sore and pain when you do so. If the pain still occurs after a couple of days, then it is a good idea to visit the Hospital. Although massaging the area can also help greatly.

Muscle pain
When you complete an exercise and have been using the same muscle over and over, you will experience an ache or pain of some kind this is referred to as muscle pain. This pain is not really a deep pain and as soon as you leave it for a while Oxygen will start to circulate once more and you will feel better in time.

Enjoy your Golf and please don’t take this information as a scare tactic, its only to inform you of injuries you may occur and is really nothing serious.

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As a golfer or someone interested in Golf, you will know some kind of procedure in how to grip a golf club correctly. However there are usually many opinions on the correct procedure. Instructors, friends, family, whoever cannot actually train you how to this. It all depends on your self-experience and the way you feel best comfortable. Here at Golf weekend Breaks we have compiled a few tips to guide you in how to grip the golf club so that it will have better affect on the ball flight.

Grip is very important when playing Golf, this is because this is the only control you have through your hands and this is the only way that you can hit the ball to get that perfect swing.
We all have different tendency in the way we do things and Golf is the same. Some of us tend to hook the golf ball. If you do this then try the following method:

· With the club in your hand, move both hands towards the left, now ensure your palms are facing, and you are unable to see your knuckles on your left hand.

This will help you to aim better and this way you will have a better grip, in golf jargon
this is often referred to as a ‘weak grip’.

On the other hand if you have a tendency to slice the golf ball, try the subsequent:

· Move your two hands towards the right so you are now able to see the top of one or two knuckles. Both of your pals should be facing each other, you may need to adjust your hand grip slightly to complete this. In Golf jargon, this is referred to as strong grip.

As a tip, the way in which the direction the ball will swing depends on your gip. A loose grip will usually make the ball go off to the left; a tight grip will make it go off to the right.

So there, it is a few pointers to help you. Try having a practice and see the effect on your ball flight. Happy Golfing!

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