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I've actually had work on both the neck and lower back done after fairly serious injuries. The only thing that helped put the lower back in place was called the gonstead technique. In my opinion, if you have lower back problems, only go to a chiropractor that is reputable and can do the gonstead. More recently I had a neck issue that was resolved after one normal chiropractor visit by a young, I would almost say inexperienced chiropractor, based off his questions. Why didn't I go back to the gonstead chiropractor? Because she was super expensive and not one cent was covered by insurance, whereas the young dude was. I do not swear by chiropractors, and don't like going but I was in severe pain and willing to try. After reading the article, I'm not sure I'd go back for the neck. Like you said, you're probably safe with the lower back.

NECRO THREAD! I hurt my right wrist the other day taking too big of a divot. I'm going to take a look at that youtube video. The problem is, I'm actually taking bigger divots the more I shallow out my swing. Every instruction for "taking too big of divots" is to shallow out the swing because they assume you are coming in too steep. But mine seems to be the opposite, I listened to them, shallowed out the swing more and hurt my wrist more. So I purposely put the club in steeper and got cleaner baby divots. Pretty strange... I hope it stops soon because my right wrist is taking a beating. Any other tips on making a less deep divot?

To be fair, the thread is called "is Phil going nuts." The fact that he lied to his fans and then said "toughen up" about it is a pretty big story IMO. I like sports personality stories, I don't know why the discussion has to simply be about the rules.

Except that's the thing, he DIDN'T know what he did because according to Beef he had to ask the rules officials what the rule was. Then he blatantly lied about knowing it all along and told the world to toughen up. He's got a screw loose, he can't admit that he didn't know something in the game of golf and the fact that he's getting praise about it from slugs around the world because they "do it all the time" is absurd.

I like Phil, but you know what rubbed me the wrong way is the fact that he made all of this seem calculated, yet check this out... Here's a quote from Beef, his playing partner. "He said, 'I don't know what that is. I don't know what score that is or what happens now.' And he started speaking to the rules official. It was one strange moment." Clearly not premeditated, which like you said, he probably just let frustration get the better of him. And if that's the case (which based off what Beef heard, it clearly is) then why'd he have to lie to all of us about it? Of course probably because Phil ALWAYS has to be right. He sort of lost me as a fan, I still like watching him play, kind of like Bubba. Not a fan of the personality, more of the play. I don't dig liars and cheats.

Ummm, yes you do. It happens all the time in high school and certain colleges.

I was down the middle with Patrick Reed, but after his comments about his back hurting from carrying Jordan in the Ryder Cup... I became a big fan :) With that said, ill always be a bigger fan of Rory. Hopeing for the slam today.

This has probably been mentioned already, but how in the check do we watch Tiger tomorrow? You'd think he'd be in a featured group online at the very least. I'm seeing 3pm est on ESPN and then some special cameras on CBS sports.com

Ugh, Paul Dunne was looking good at -14, he then sliced it into the water on the easiest par 5. And then he flop shot it back in the water. Effectively taking himself out of the winners circle unless he goes absolutely berserk on the back 9. Tough to watch.

Updates! Rory didn't fare very well at the WGC Match Play, didn't make it past the round robin. Today we have to keep a good eye on County Wicklow's own PAUL DUNNE! This 25 year old does not have a Masters invite despite besting Rory and winning the British Masters last October to notch a spot in the top 75 in the world. He'll need a win today (two strokes back of the leaders) at the Houston Open. Paul has played the US OPEN and the OPEN Championship, but never the Masters. County Offaly's Shane Lowry needs to go REALLY low today as he's 5 strokes back of the leaders, he also does not have a Masters invite, will need a win. Seamus Power made the cut but is 8 strokes back, and Paddy Harrington missed the 54 hole cut.

Not a huge P. Reed fan, not a hater either. I chuckled at his comment wholeheartedly.

"I'll be keeping my eye on the North and the Republic." Rory has represented Ireland in many team tournaments.

Yeah :(, Harrington, Dunne, and Powers have all been struggling as well. They've all been a bit streaky the last couple years. And Graeme needs a win badly. HA! Not sure how to take that, but I lol'd. Anyone can post in this thread. It's akin to if someone was to make a thread about Japanese pro golfers, which I'd totally be for and post in. I simply grew up in a very pro-Irish household. It's fascinating what families hold on to over the years, I grew up listening to all sorts of Celtic music. My wife's fam is very nordic, they have lefse with EVERY meal.

How the Irish fared at the Arnold Palmer Invitational: Rory McIlroy - 1st - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbmo8USw5RI Graeme McDowell - T22 Padraig Harrington - Cut Shane Lowry - Cut NEXT WEEK: The WGC Match Play (reminder starts on Wednesday) Only Rory McIlroy able to enter

I've thought about making this topic for a long while but I've been waiting for the right time to start it up. Seeing as how it was just St. Paddy's Day and over the weekend...Ireland became Grand Slam champions in rugby, Irish Olympic boxing medalist Michael Conlan just won again at Madison Square Garden, Rory crushed the competition in the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and I just found out I'll be heading to Ireland next month for work, I feel now is as good a time as any. This is your place for all things Irish golf. Sort of like how Silent covers golfer Joost Luiten, I'll be keeping my eye on the North and the Republic, the Graemes, the Paddys, the Rorys, and the Pauls, etc, etc. Feel free to join in!

Guess who's back!!?? ME! Just kidding, Rory! The Arnold Palmer Invitational is his 14th PGA tour win and 23rd professional win.

NICE! Congrats!

Here we go! Once again, striking has been crisp, ball goes where i want it to and swing path is a bit more on plane then ever before. I can work a fade and a draw with all my irons including 4 iron. I can only hit fades with woods and driver. I lack power. 7i 150, 4i 180, driver 225 yds. I assume i must not be truly be coming on plane and hitting glancing blows or something, i feel like im getting there though. Edit: im not the first guy in the red ;)

Its been about 3.5 years since my first video! I've been trying to figure out this golf thing on my own via YouTube lessons and whatnot :), i did evolvr for a couple months (which was awesome) until my camera broke and i never bothered to get a new one. Anywho, i was on the local news today and they filmed my swing! Any thoughts on the quick clips? :D My ball striking has been very consistent but i still lack power. Club is 9 iron. Hopefully file attaches.

Little update. Deutsche Bank and Tour Championship/Fed Ex Cup winner

Hey all! It's been awhile. Last summer I threw out my back helping someone move. After a half dozen chiropractor sessions, I was back on the course taking half swings and then finally making full swings and feeling pretty good by Autumn. The lower back always felt a little sore after a full round and occasionally during. I'm not looking for a ton of back support, obviously i need flexibility there, and I was looking at the copper fit back strap and seeing reviews that some people are using it golfing and they like the feel. Just checking to see if anyone's using one. I figured if it truly helped, we'd see people like Jason, Tiger, or Rory wearing one. Pro's who have constant back issues.

I'm already hearing that there will be plenty of International fans making the journey across the pond. We need the Americans to step up! Minnesota is gorgeous in the fall, make the trip! You can still get tickets on https://www.primesport.com/d/ryder-cup-tickets AND Since I live 10 mins away from the course, I've been getting a lot of questions about where to stay. I know Kathy and she's good people, she can help anyone/group/family/friends/crew find a place right by Hazeltine. Hope to see y'all there! Perhaps a little more USA USA than Olè Olè ;) *Yes I know it's a bit ironic that I have a Jamie Donaldson Ryder Cup pic and I'm trying to get more Americans...I'm just a big Donaldson fan *

Posting so I remember to watch the above video. I still have a problem with coming over the top at times and I feel like part of its because I'm confused on the takeaway/backswing.

"I see your club face is turning open a bit on the backswing, strengthen your grip a bit (turn both hands to the right) and see if that helps." -Father in law. Great advice.

I got a Tuesday practice round through the primesport website. Nice & cheap as far as I'm concerned, no lottery required (i was denied on the lottery)