HSS and The PGA of America

Track Your Steps!

Create a personalized "walking" account; enter
your steps and see a running total converted to
miles and calories burned. Track your golf
scores and courses played!

As the number one orthopedic hospital in the country and sponsor of the Let's Move on Course! program, our rehab specialists are experts in providing tips to help you stay active and injury-free on the golf course.

In 2013, HSS will be handing out 35,000 branded pedometers to fans at the Senior PGA Championship in St. Louis, MO, and the PGA Championship in Rochester, NY.

Let’s Move on Course! helps promote the health and wellness benefits of walking the golf course.

Tips for Golf Injury Prevention

1. Talk to your PGA or LPGA Professional
   Your teaching professional can help you improve swing efficiency and overall golf performance. They will assist you in developing a proper swing technique and the best swing motion for you to prevent injury.
2. Arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to warm up before play
   Especially for those cooler mornings, give yourself plenty of time to warm up your muscles. Take a brisk walk in the parking lot to get the blood flowing, perform arm swings and body rotations to simulate the golf swing before you start hitting golf balls on the range.
3. 15 minutes of exercise a day can help prevent injuries
   A simple 15-minute per day exercise program of strength, flexibility, balance and coordination can improve your body motion and ultimately improve your golf swing motion. This will allow you to play more and improve your overall posture.
4. To stay hydrated, drink plenty of water
   A total of 6-8 ounces of water every other hole, should be enough to keep you hydrated and help prevent fatigue and decrease in performance.
5. Walk even when using a cart
   If you are required to take a cart at the course, take turns with your cart partner of walking either the even or odd numbered holes after both of you have gotten to your tee shot, if the play is moving well. If play is slow, take turns walking the entire hole while the other person drives the cart.

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