Going Au Natural

Thoughts on Natural Golf and Bad Backs

September 8, 2004

I received an email recently that brings up a couple of interesting issues having to do with learning and playing golf. Stephen, from Waynesboro, Virginia wrote:

I would like you to share your opinion of “Natural Golf”. It is touted for people who have back injuries that cause them difficulty in playing golf. Could you write a column regarding your professional opinion on natural golf, or any approach to golf that lessens the torque the body is put through?

I cannot claim to be an authority on the Natural Golf system, but I have studied the techniques, and I have taught a few golfers who were trying to use this method. I will start with a little background. Read more