Anyone Golf?

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veggiebug
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Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:47 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. when I was born.
I was delivered by forceps which resulted in my ROBPI.
I've never had any surgical intervention.
Location: Williamsport PA

Anyone Golf?

Post by veggiebug »

Does anyone with BP Golf?
Sorry I may have asked this before but I did search first and I didn't find a response. I didn't go to the driving range last year because I broke my BP arm but now I think it's time to try again.
I want to go to the golf course for the first time but I know I will be horrible since it doesn't go far but I kind of enjoy hitting the ball. And I thought I'd try a new sport that my husband enjoys.
How can I get better at it? I think someone may have mentioned hitting one handed, can you hit farther that way since my BP arm isn't holding me back?
Any thoughts please let me know.

Thanks everyone :)

-Traci
rachelcasa
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Re: Anyone Golf?

Post by rachelcasa »

I am a very amateur golfer. I really enjoyed it, however, I haven't done it since my surgery last Sept. I may try to hit the driving range and see how it goes. I used to play softball too. It hurts to much now, I guess thats why I've not tried to golf since.
BrianD
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Post by BrianD »

I just played in a golf tournament on Sat. I am not good at it. But I can hit it pretty far. I have a really bad slice(not a drink . . . the ball goes right!!) I am hoping that after my surgery next month, I will be able to get rid of that slice. I can't hold the club right. Everytime I swing I can't seem to follow through correctly. Not being able to straighten my arm doesn't help either. Nonetheless I really enjoy golfing. As painful as it is, I will keep playing it.
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Post by admin »

my name is adam. i have bpp. I can hit a golf ball over 250 yards. You need to use your healthy arm as your bottom hand. Then just hit the ball.
Lefty4
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Post by Lefty4 »

I can hit a golf ball over 260 yards with a cheap club. I suffer from a ripped brachial plexus in my right arm since birth. My arm is severely paralyzed. The best advice I can give you is to use your healthy arm as your bottom hand. Keep your eye on the ball and just swing.
shan2321
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Post by shan2321 »

I've tried golf before, I just use my good arm as the bottom one, I can get a pretty good shot off that way. Same in hockey, I was pretty good at ice hockey and used my good arm basically to whack the puck. good ol' lefty didn't do much.

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veggiebug
Posts: 257
Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:47 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. when I was born.
I was delivered by forceps which resulted in my ROBPI.
I've never had any surgical intervention.
Location: Williamsport PA

Re: Anyone Golf?

Post by veggiebug »

Thanks everyone, I did make it to the driving range the other day and for the first time in two years the farthest I hit was one ball that made it a little over 100 yards. But not bad for the first day.
Funny thing was I thought I'd try one handed and I did well when I hit it but it's not acturate but it gives my arm a rest maybe I'll practice both.
We're going again tomorrow, and maybe I'll get the courage this weekend to goof off at the golf course.

-Traci
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