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Back on course: overcoming low back pain for senior golfers

As a retiree and avid golfer, I experienced the debilitating pain of a herniated disc in my lower back. I never thought golf could cause such agony, but I was determined to overcome it and return to the game I love. Low back pain is a common condition among senior-aged golfers, with reported prevalence rates of up to 50%. Which means if you're playing in a foursome with fellow seniors it's likely two of you have low back pain. Why? Because we are more prone to back pain due to age-related changes in the spine, such as disc degeneration, and arthritis. Additionally, poor swing mechanics, lack of flexibility, or poor physical conditioning increase the risk. The golf swing involves a complex sequence of movements that can sometimes place significant stress on the lower back, particularly the lumbar spine. The repetitive twisting, bending, and rotational forces can lead to various types of back injuries, including herniated discs, muscle strains, and degenerative disc disease. After being diagnosed with a herniated disc six weeks ago, my doctor recommended physical therapy treatments with a chiropractor and physiotherapist. I also found relief through regular massage and daily use of a TENS machine. Stretching and strengthening exercises can improve flexibility and core stability. I found simple Qi Gong exercises easy. Qi Gong has been described as like high-powered Tai Chi. The standing exercises appealed to me as I'm stubbornly averse to any exercise requiring laying on the floor. Within weeks of therapy and home exercises, the pain had subsided enough for me to consider a gentle swing in the backyard. A few easy swings with the 7-iron and all felt good. No added discomfort. To prepare for a game, I enrolled in an online course called 'Pain Free Golf' by Croker Golf System. The course helped me adjust my swing to avoid re-injury. To further protect my lower back, I purchased two helpful devices. A ball pick-up device which attaches to the handle end of the putter ($10 approx. from the local pro shop) to enable retrieving my ball from the cup without bending forward. A second device I found was the 'easy tee-up' ($130 approx. - search “Easy Tee Up” online) which helps me tee up the ball without bending down to the ground. Now, six weeks after my herniated disc incident, I'm playing almost painless golf again, and my game has even improved. I never would have thought that a herniated disc would ultimately improve my golf game, but the experience taught me the importance of taking better care of my body and using the right resources to get back in the swing. To all fellow golfers, take care of yourselves and don't give up hope if you ever find yourself in the same situation. There are plenty of people and resources available to help you get back to playing the game you love - with no or low back pain. About the writer: Mike Searles is a Melbourne retiree who loves playing golf. Image: Shutterstock

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Golfers guide to lower back pain

Dr Richard Parkinson is a highly trained neurosurgeon who has performed ground breaking and complex surgery on some of Australia's elite sportspeople and recognised as a leading expert in sports injuries. Golf is a great sport for general fitness, including muscular endurance and cardiovascular wellbeing. However, it’s time we talked about golf back pain, which is a fairly common affliction, exacerbated by the more advanced age of the average amateur golfer. Fortunately, the pros of getting out there on the green outweigh the cons. Lower back pain in golfers is common, as are a range of other injuries to areas including the neck, shoulders, elbows, head and eyes. Interestingly enough, injuries to the knees are pretty rare. Golf back pain and neck pain are usually related to bending or twisting injury and both are, in turn, often related to current swinging of the club. Golf is, unfortunately, a fairly asymmetric sport. The price of the swing The problem is that the swinging action causing the pain is unavoidable in golf. You can't hold your back completely still while you swing. Having said that, though, it's not a tremendously high impact sport by any reach of the imagination, and the exercise you get from being outdoors and getting some gentle exercise is very beneficial. So for people who are a bit older, golf remains an excellent way to get some exercise and have some fun. Equally, however, that twisting can increase the problem with lower back pain and really the only thing you can do is, if you're hurting, work on your short game and minimise your swing. Other solutions might be to work on your putt and to try to improve your score by avoiding the big screen with the three wood. Most people can do a short swing with an iron and get three quarters of the way. The core of the problem When I discover lower back pain in golfers, I usually tell them to go and see a physio and get some work done on their core. In the meantime, they can still work on their short game while they gradually find their way back to full strength with the assistance of a physio. Core strength is the key to avoiding golf back pain. Golfers need to learn how to turn their core on—to engage it, in other words—when they swing, and to start approaching their game in a physiological way with a bit of knowledge about how their body works. There are a lot of golfers out there, and it is, generally speaking, a low-risk game for injuries—but what if you have an established back problem or disc herniation, what should you do about your golf? After I perform disc surgery, I usually tell patients to have three months off golf, because the twisting can predispose you to golf back pain. Your first step If you do have an injury, it's always worthwhile giving it some physiotherapy and, as a Sydney neurosurgeon, I can definitely refer my patients to a physio with an interest in golfing injuries. There are physios out there that specialise in asymmetric sports; then there are those that specialise in over-arm sports − and there are those physios that specialise in bending and twisting type sports. Images: Getty

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Golfer Camilo Villegas’ baby daughter dies

Golf star Camilo Villegas’ broke down in tears when speaking about his 22-month-old daughter who died last month due to rumours on her brain and spine. Villegas, 38, had one child who tragically passed away in Miami after surgery and chemotherapy, The Sun initially reported.. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement: “The PGA Tour is deeply saddened having lost a member of our family, Mia Villegas. “We grieve with Camilo and Maria and our thoughts and prayers are with the Villegas family.” Villegas has yet to speak on his family’s major tragedy, but could not hold back his tears when he spoke on his little girl’s battle in June. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEc9u3HitE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEc9u3HitE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Camilo Villegas (@camilovillegasofficial)</a> on Dec 31, 2018 at 3:07pm PST </div> </blockquote> While speaking at TPC Sawgrass, Villegas admitted life had been hard for the family since they learnt about Mia’s illness, saying: “It’s been tough. “I’m probably going to get emotional but that’s fine. “It’s inspiring, to see my little one fighting. “My wife has been very strong, and you’ve got to follow your instincts, and honestly I don’t know if my instincts are to come play this week. “I don’t really know where my mind is. I know where my heart is. But you also have to listen to the people that love you. “My wife said, ‘Just go out there and enjoy. Golf is what you’ve done for years, golf has given you so many great things’.” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8h3JMjW8s/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8h3JMjW8s/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Maria (@maria_ochoam)</a> on May 26, 2019 at 5:24pm PDT </div> </blockquote> The golfing star and his wife Maria first noticed something was wrong when Mia began crying more than usual back in February. The Colombian golfer, who reached a high of No. 7 in the world rankings in September 2008, said: “She always went to the gym with me; it was one of our bonding spots. “She was always like a little monkey, climbing on everything. But then one day, I noticed she had not been climbing on anything. “She had also been crying a little more than normal at night. “She had been teething, so we took her to the paediatrician, thinking it was that.” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XgyMQDB4I/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XgyMQDB4I/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Maria (@maria_ochoam)</a> on Feb 9, 2020 at 5:08pm PST </div> </blockquote> On March 14 the couple took their little girl to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami for scans. It was then they learnt that doctors had found tumours were growing on her brain and spine. Mia underwent surgery but doctors informed Villegas and his wife that there would be more treatment required. Villegas went on to say: “After the surgery, when it was time to remove the stitches, they learned the growth had become pretty aggressive. “We were told we needed to start treatment right away, so they kept us there. Physically, though, she wasn’t ready to get the kind of chemo doctors were hoping for.” Villegas has not played since finishing 33rd at the Korn Ferry Tour event in June.

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Beware: Social media scammers using golfer Jarrod Lyle’s death to make money

Jarrod Lyle’s widow has been forced to interrupt her mourning, so she can warn fans to beware of fake fundraising pages that have been set up by scammers. The 36-year-old golfer made the heartbreaking decision to move into palliative care earlier this month, after battling myeloid leukaemia since last year. Lyle passed away 10 days later in Torquay, Victoria, surrounded by friends and family. Instead of being able to grieve during this devastating time, Lyle’s wife Briony has been forced to deal with scammers taking advantage of well-meaning fans and supporters. “Yet another Insta account has appeared to take advantage of Jarrod’s death,” Briony said. “I apologise for the nuisance.” The con-artists have set up various fake Instagram accounts, where they have been encouraging unsuspecting people to donate to the grieving family. “It’s absolutely disgusting what they’re doing to take advantage of a family who are grieving and innocent people who think they’re supporting them,” scam victim Meegan Malouf said. “I was pretty upset that someone would use the name of a charity, especially [so] soon after the passing of Jarrod Lyle,” Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commissioner Dr Gary Johns said. Dr Johns urged anyone who has been targeted by this scam to keep a record of all conversations and to report the accounts to Instagram, so they can be shut down. “The message is, if you’re unsure, come onto <a href="https://www.acnc.gov.au/">our website</a> and check if it’s a registered charity,” Dr Johns said. “If you want to donate, go to the charity’s website, it’s much safer.”

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Aussie golfer Jarrod Lyle dies aged 36

Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle has died from cancer aged 36. It comes less than 10 days after he made<a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/world-in-shock-over-aussie-golfers-tragic-decision"> the heartbreaking decision</a> to move into palliative care after deciding his body could no longer handle active treatment. He spent his last days at home with his wife Briony and two daughters. Mrs Lyle said in a statement today: "It breaks my heart to tell everyone that Jarrod is no longer with us.” Mrs Lyle said he died at 8:20pm Wednesday evening, surrounded by friends and family in Torquay. "He asked that I provide a simple message: 'Thanks for your support, it meant the world. My time was short, but if I've helped people think and act on behalf of those families who suffer through cancer, hopefully it wasn't wasted'." The 36-year-old golfer had been fighting his third cancer battle since last year, after there was a recurrence of acute myeloid leukaemia. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJarrodLyleGolf%2Fposts%2F1765179523531356&width=500" width="500" height="734" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe> Before he passed away, Lyle issued a touching message to all his supporters. <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/aussie-golfer-s-touching-message-to-supporters-as-he-enters-palliative-care">In an interview</a> with friend and Golf Australia media manager Mark Hayes, Jarrod said: “To have so many friends around the world, whether they’re spectators, golfers, marshals, whatever, to have that kind of support (at) every tournament, is a great feeling. “It’s going to be hard to leave that behind, but they know that I love them, they know that all the fighting that I did was to get back out and play golf again. “To have the support from all those people was just a tremendous feeling. “It’s going to be hard, but at some point it’s going to happen and they’ll get on with their lives, and I just feel very, very lucky.” The sad news about Jarrod, widely considered one of the most likeable figures in world sport, prompted an outpouring of love and support from around the world, especially Aussie golfers Adam Scott, Jason Day and Marc Leishman.

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Aussie golfer’s touching message to supporters as he enters palliative care

Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle has described himself as the “luckiest golfer going around” in a touching message from his hospital bed, after he made the <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/world-in-shock-over-aussie-golfers-tragic-decision">heartbreaking decision to end treatment and begin palliative care</a> in his long fight against leukaemia. In an interview recorded on Tuesday with friend and Golf Australia media manager Mark Hayes, Jarrod, 36, spoke openly about what lies ahead. “I feel like I’m the luckiest golfer going around, because so many people took an interest in me, and took an interest in my fight,” the former PGA Tour player said on the <a href="http://www.golf.org.au/newsdisplay/podcast-episode-54-out-now/101253">Gold Australia podcast Inside the Ropes</a>. “To have so many friends around the world, whether they’re spectators, golfers, marshals, whatever, to have that kind of support (at) every tournament, is a great feeling. “It’s going to be hard to leave that behind, but they know that I love them, they know that all the fighting that I did was to get back out and play golf again. “To have the support from all those people was just a tremendous feeling. “It’s going to be hard, but at some point it’s going to happen and they’ll get on with their lives, and I just feel very, very lucky.” Jarrod, widely considered one of the most likeable figures in world sport, suffered a recurrence of acute myeloid leukaemia last year. It’s the third time he’s been diagnosed with the disease. On Tuesday, his wife Briony passed on the devastating news that Jarrod’s body “cannot take any more” and he would enter palliative care. She wrote: "Earlier today Jarrod made the decision to stop active treatment and begin palliative care. "He has given everything that he's got to give, and his poor body cannot take anymore. "We'll be taking him closer to home in the next couple of days so he can finally leave the hospital. "We have done our best to 'control' the narrative surrounding Jarrod's illness and treatment, and as more and more people become involved in this final process I'm not sure how much longer this development will remain private. "Jarrod knows he is loved, and the thousands of prayers and well wishes that have been sent his way have kept him going through some incredibly tough times. "But he has reached his limit, and the docs have finally agreed that they can no longer strive for a positive outcome. "My focus as of today is on our girls and doing whatever I can to get them through the challenges ahead. "Jarrod will be closer to them very soon, and will spend as much time as he can with them. "When it's appropriate, I will post details of a memorial service. In the meantime we ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time." <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJarrodLyleGolf%2Fposts%2F1765179523531356&width=500" width="500" height="734" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe> The heartbreaking news sparked an outpouring of emotion for the Lyle family, particularly from fellow Aussie golfers Adam Scott, Jason Day and Marc Leishman. “He is one of the best blokes there is,” Scott said. “Given all the difficulties he's had since his late teens, he has lived the best life he could with the tough cards he has been dealt. “He played such good golf while battling illness; he has been through it all. “His positivity and general demeanour has been so good and so infectious on others; it's a good way to think of how I should live my life. “It shouldn't have to have something like this to remember that's what it's all about.”

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World in shock over Aussie golfer's tragic decision

Aussie golfer Jarrod Lyle will be surrounded by family and friends in his final days after making the heartbreaking decision to end active treatment in his fight against cancer and begin palliative care. The 36-year-old has been fighting his third cancer battle since last year, after there was a recurrence of acute myeloid leukaemia. Lyle’s wife, Briony, shared the decision on Lyle’s social media pages on Tuesday night, saying his “poor body cannot take any more”. Briony has been posting updates about her husband’s health in recent months, revealing that Lyle has partially lost his eyesight and is having speech difficulties. "Earlier today Jarrod made the decision to stop active treatment and begin palliative care," Briony wrote. "He has given everything that he's got to give, and his poor body cannot take anymore. "We'll be taking him closer to home in the next couple of days so he can finally leave the hospital. "We have done our best to 'control' the narrative surrounding Jarrod's illness and treatment, and as more and more people become involved in this final process I'm not sure how much longer this development will remain private. "Jarrod knows he is loved, and the thousands of prayers and well wishes that have been sent his way have kept him going through some incredibly tough times. "But he has reached his limit, and the docs have finally agreed that they can no longer strive for a positive outcome. "My focus as of today is on our girls and doing whatever I can to get them through the challenges ahead. "Jarrod will be closer to them very soon, and will spend as much time as he can with them. "When it's appropriate, I will post details of a memorial service. In the meantime we ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time." Lyle first beat cancer as a teenager in 1998 and then again in 2012, allowing him to return to play professional golf. Fellow golfers and fans across the world have sent their heartfelt support to Lyle and his family during this time. Former world No. 1 Adam Scott said Lyle had been an inspiration to him for the past 20 years. "I can't imagine being in that position; it's unthinkable," Scott said. "He is one of the best blokes there is. Given all the difficulties he's had since his late teens, he has lived the best life he could with the tough cards he has been dealt. "He played such good golf while battling illness; he has been through it all. "His positivity and general demeanour has been so good and so infectious on others; it's a good way to think of how I should live my life. "It shouldn't have to have something like this to remember that's what it's all about." Three-time US Tour winner Marc Leishman also shared about how Lyle had impacted him. "I'm absolutely gutted for the whole family, Briony and the kids," Leishman said. <img style="width: 500px; height:497.46621621621625px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820018/jarrod.jpg?width=500&height=497.46621621621625" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/2f15da3270054e2bb959396c595aa6f3" /> "It's been a hard road for Jarrod for so long, and he has fought so hard. "He has always been the life of the party. He is a larger than life character and an inspiration to so many of us." Former golf World No. 1 Jason Day, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, rugby league player Ashton Sims and AFL star Mitch Duncan also joined the wave of people sharing tributes in honour of Jarrod Lyle.

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Try this simple yoga warm-up to improve your golf game

Tracy Adshead is a yoga teacher specialising in yoga for seniors. She is passionate about bringing healing and healthy ageing to the community. I read recently that there are very few professional golfers who do not have their own personal yoga instructor. Nice work if you can get it! For the rest of us, the primary reason to combine yoga with sporting activities is to prevent injury – long strong muscles don’t tear as easily as short strong muscles. This 5-minute warm-up for golf focuses on the 3 key parts of the body used in a golf swing – hips/glutes, core/pelvis, and upper back. The reason they are key to your swing is because they create the force that is transmitted through the forearms into the club. If these areas are working well together then there’s a better chance of making an efficient swing. Yoga allows us to specifically target these areas of the body, allowing both mobility and stability to be enhanced. Breath awareness switches on the mindfulness aspect and fine tunes your awareness as to how these key areas are moving together. Enjoy this video, possibly try it at home a few times. Let me know if it works well for you. Follow Tracy on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TracyChairYoga/" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Back on course: overcoming low back pain for senior golfers

Golfers guide to lower back pain

Golfer Camilo Villegas’ baby daughter dies

Beware: Social media scammers using golfer Jarrod Lyle’s death to make money

Aussie golfer Jarrod Lyle dies aged 36

Aussie golfer’s touching message to supporters as he enters palliative care

World in shock over Aussie golfer's tragic decision

Try this simple yoga warm-up to improve your golf game

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Golfers guide to lower back pain

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Beware: Social media scammers using golfer Jarrod Lyle’s death to make money

Aussie golfer Jarrod Lyle dies aged 36

Aussie golfer’s touching message to supporters as he enters palliative care

World in shock over Aussie golfer's tragic decision

Try this simple yoga warm-up to improve your golf game

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