Golf Swing & Elbows

Pain in the Elbow During Golf

Pain in your elbow during golf could be caused by poor swing mechanics, golf clubs not suitable for your physical condition or injury. Pro golfer Mike Weir, the 2003 Masters champion, tried playing with a partially torn tendon in his right elbow in 2010, but the discomfort was so severe that he eventually stopped playing for three months. He said once he resumed practicing, he hit short shots with plastic balls for a month to lessen the impact on his elbow. Your elbow pain may not be as serious as Weir's injury, but you should see a doctor if the pain persists.