health

Crook Cam 'getting there' as he hits Augusta

Crook Cam 'getting there' as he hits Augusta

Cameron Smith has emerged from his sick bed to ease concerns over his Masters participation with a light practice session at Augusta National. 9 Apr 2024
Woods doesn’t ever want to stop playing golf

Woods doesn’t ever want to stop playing golf

Tiger Woods says he is pain-free ahead of his latest return to professional golf but admits his body is still adapting to ankle fusion surgery. 15 Feb 2024
Morri: Out of the mouths of babes …

Morri: Out of the mouths of babes …

With Christmas fast approaching the temptation when one writes a regular column is to cast one’s mind back over the 12 months just passed and run through some highlights and lowlights. 18 Dec 2023
Positive signs but Tiger's return remains a mystery

Positive signs but Tiger's return remains a mystery

Tiger Woods says he is pain-free when it comes to his right ankle that was fused in April, but the rest of his leg remains a work in progress. 8 Nov 2023
Morri: Good for the body, great for the brain

Morri: Good for the body, great for the brain

We talk a lot about golf being great walking exercise and that’s true. But it’s more than just the body that gets a workout when you play a round. 6 Nov 2023
Woodland resting after surgery to remove brain tumour

Woodland resting after surgery to remove brain tumour

Former U.S Open champion Gary Woodland has undergone surgery to remove a brain tumour. 19 Sep 2023
Morri: Health one of golf’s great defences

Morri: Health one of golf’s great defences

“A good walk spoiled? I say a good walk improved.” Dr. Frank Sullivan, University of St Andrews Medical School Director of Research, on the Good-Good Golf podcast last week. 18 Sep 2023
Gary Woodland facing brain surgery

Gary Woodland facing brain surgery

Former U.S Open champion Gary Woodland will have surgery next month to remove a brain lesion. 31 Aug 2023
Monahan returning to commissioner role after ‘medical situation’

Monahan returning to commissioner role after ‘medical situation’

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is returning to work just over a month after stepping away for a "medical situation" during a tumultuous time of working out a surprise commercial agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. 8 Jul 2023
Monahan sidelined by 'medical situation'

Monahan sidelined by 'medical situation'

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is recuperating from a "medical situation" and has been relieved of his immediate responsibilities and day-to-day operations. 14 Jun 2023
Hend focused on health and winning again

Hend focused on health and winning again

Scott Hend competes in the International Series England at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort this week after a promising performance in the Netherlands that suggests his game may be on the mend following poor health, that even included contracting COVID-19 last week. 1 Jun 2022
Ogilvy: The mental health challenges of pro golf

Ogilvy: The mental health challenges of pro golf

The relationship between sport and mental health has been in the news a lot lately, which is not too surprising when you think about it. 25 Oct 2021