Sideline and event management in golf

Curr Sports Med Rep. 2011 May-Jun;10(3):131-3. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0b013e31821d040b.

Abstract

Golf has great popularity as a spectator sport, as well as a participation sport. Providing coverage for golf events can range from mass event coverage for large professional tournaments to provision of injury care at local golf events. This article provides a brief introduction to the game of golf for those unfamiliar with its play, an overview of the types of injuries seen, and consideration in providing care for a variety of golf competitions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Golf / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Lightning Injuries / epidemiology
  • Lightning Injuries / prevention & control
  • Mass Behavior*
  • Recovery of Function
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / etiology
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / therapy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Upper Extremity / injuries
  • Weather