Golf can mean many things to many people – it can be a regular challenge, a weekly wind down or simply a great way to spend an afternoon. But for others, it can become something more – an addiction. Interestingly, some claim that golfing addictions can often be replacements for more serious addictions.
Can a person be addicted to golf? They've been jokingly called addicts. But mental health experts now say an addiction to golf can be just as serious as addictions to alcohol, drugs, food or gambling. Read More...
Gymnasts use both their arms and legs, putting them at risk for injury to almost any joint in the body. Some gymnastics injuries, such as bruises and scrapes, are inevitable. More serious, common gymnastics injuries include: Wrist fractures.
How does gymnastics affect the body? Gymnastics training emphasises body weight strength to improve core strength, reflexes, whole body muscle extension and flexion, and balance. Gymnasts are some of the strongest athletes in the world and gymnastics strength training can help tone all muscles and assist in decreasing chronic muscle soreness and pain. Read More...
The lowest overall score at the Masters was carded by Dustin Johnson in 2020. He finished the tournament in just 268 strokes and ran away with it as a result. His 20-under par mark broke the tournament record of 18-under par that had previously been held by Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth.
What is the Masters 18 hole record? The lowest single round score at the Masters (played on the Augusta National Golf Course, Georgia, first in 1934) is 63 by Nick Price (Zimbabwe) in 1986 and Greg Norman (Australia) in 1996. Read More...