Done for the season

[DrvFrShow]

Well last Thursday playing on the 12th hole, I hit a second shot to the green with my 7 wood from a steep sidehill lie - it landed on the green - but I felt a sharp twinge in my left knee that definitely didn't feel good. It didn't bother me the rest of the round, and I figured that well, it's just that knee being weird. I've had injuries with it and you know it does weird stuff. But that night my entire thigh hurt. Friday it felt fine. Saturday it felt fine. Sunday I did some light strengthening stuff and it felt fine. Then yesterday I turned a little and it hurt again. Today it hurts again. It's the tendon that connects one of the quad muscles to the knee. I palpated the area. I think I'm done for the season. These things take a couple months or longer to heal. I see my doctor on Friday for my shoulders and I'll ask her then, but I know the answer - no golf.

 

[boogielicious]

46 minutes ago, DrvFrShow said:

Well last Thursday playing on the 12th hole, I hit a second shot to the green with my 7 wood from a steep sidehill lie - it landed on the green - but I felt a sharp twinge in my left knee that definitely didn't feel good. It didn't bother me the rest of the round, and I figured that well, it's just that knee being weird. I've had injuries with it and you know it does weird stuff. But that night my entire thigh hurt. Friday it felt fine. Saturday it felt fine. Sunday I did some light strengthening stuff and it felt fine. Then yesterday I turned a little and it hurt again. Today it hurts again. It's the tendon that connects one of the quad muscles to the knee. I palpated the area. I think I'm done for the season. These things take a couple months or longer to heal. I see my doctor on Friday for my shoulders and I'll ask her then, but I know the answer - no golf.

 

Get well soon. Injuries stink.

[newtogolf]

I hope you feel better and you get some golf in before the end of the good weather.  

Your body doesn't seem able to handle your swing speed.  If you want to continue to play golf, you may need to change your swing so less strain is placed on your body.  It may result in shorter distances but at least you'll be able to play.  

[14ledo81]

Sorry to hear.  Hope you get better soon.

[GolfLug]

1 hour ago, DrvFrShow said:

Well last Thursday playing on the 12th hole, I hit a second shot to the green with my 7 wood from a steep sidehill lie - it landed on the green - but I felt a sharp twinge in my left knee that definitely didn't feel good. It didn't bother me the rest of the round, and I figured that well, it's just that knee being weird. I've had injuries with it and you know it does weird stuff. But that night my entire thigh hurt. Friday it felt fine. Saturday it felt fine. Sunday I did some light strengthening stuff and it felt fine. Then yesterday I turned a little and it hurt again. Today it hurts again. It's the tendon that connects one of the quad muscles to the knee. I palpated the area. I think I'm done for the season. These things take a couple months or longer to heal. I see my doctor on Friday for my shoulders and I'll ask her then, but I know the answer - no golf.

 

 oh no! The season is still so on.. Hope you get through sooner than you think.

[WUTiger]

My right arm tennis elbow cleared up...

but... my left hip feels really tight and achy, and hurts when I try to flex a little to get into stance. My turn on backswing is really poor, and most full shots are hooks.

I may be guarding the 19th hole with @DrvFrShow for awhile.

And DFS, good luck!

[CarlSpackler]

That stinks! Hopefully it heals quickly.

[chilepepper]

There's always putt putt golf.......that or really hone your putting on the practice green

[Gator Hazard]

Hopefully it's not as bad as you think. Very sorry to hear but get well soon. 

[DrvFrShow]

I'll see what the doctor says on Friday. I know I'll be out at least a month. If I do come back this year it'll probably be only at the range where it's flat.

[Missouri Swede]

19 hours ago, DrvFrShow said:

Well last Thursday playing on the 12th hole, I hit a second shot to the green with my 7 wood from a steep sidehill lie - it landed on the green - but I felt a sharp twinge in my left knee that definitely didn't feel good. It didn't bother me the rest of the round, and I figured that well, it's just that knee being weird. I've had injuries with it and you know it does weird stuff. But that night my entire thigh hurt. Friday it felt fine. Saturday it felt fine. Sunday I did some light strengthening stuff and it felt fine. Then yesterday I turned a little and it hurt again. Today it hurts again. It's the tendon that connects one of the quad muscles to the knee. I palpated the area. I think I'm done for the season. These things take a couple months or longer to heal. I see my doctor on Friday for my shoulders and I'll ask her then, but I know the answer - no golf.

Or hopefully work back into it gradually after it heals enough.  Do you usually walk? If so, maybe ride a cart?  Nuts. It's not like it's late October.

18 hours ago, newtogolf said:

Your body doesn't seem able to handle your swing speed.  If you want to continue to play golf, you may need to change your swing so less strain is placed on your body.  It may result in shorter distances but at least you'll be able to play.  

Off topic, but when I read this, my first thought was that this advice should have been taken about 2 years ago by Tiger.

[cutchemist42]

Sorry to hear, Im nursing an injury myself which sucks with a shorter summer in Manitoba. Lets hope for quick recoveries.

[Slice of Life]

More time to work on the finesse game. 

 

Get well soon, knees suck...

[Patch]

21 hours ago, DrvFrShow said:

Well last Thursday playing on the 12th hole, I hit a second shot to the green with my 7 wood from a steep sidehill lie - it landed on the green - but I felt a sharp twinge in my left knee that definitely didn't feel good. It didn't bother me the rest of the round, and I figured that well, it's just that knee being weird. I've had injuries with it and you know it does weird stuff. But that night my entire thigh hurt. Friday it felt fine. Saturday it felt fine. Sunday I did some light strengthening stuff and it felt fine. Then yesterday I turned a little and it hurt again. Today it hurts again. It's the tendon that connects one of the quad muscles to the knee. I palpated the area. I think I'm done for the season. These things take a couple months or longer to heal. I see my doctor on Friday for my shoulders and I'll ask her then, but I know the answer - no golf.

 

Well here's to a speedy recovery, and getting back on the golf course. I too am nursing a shoulder issue, with 2-3 more weeks of no golf. 

If it's any consolation I have also had some momentary knee pain. Went to the doc, and she told me it was time to start wearing a knee brace. Just normal wear and tear stuff, that now needs some extra support. Perhaps you will get some good news too.