The injury rate for amateur players is an astounding 60%, and the average golf mishap usually results in a loss of about five weeks of precious playing time. So what accounts for these frustrating injuries What can be done to help prevent them What can be done if you do find yourself aching after your weekly game Larry Foster, M.D., board certified orthopedic surgeon and self described golf nut, answers these questions and more. This quick and fun read should be pored over by every golf enthusiast whether or not you have actually been injured and then stashed with the club for quick reference before stepping out onto the course.