The US has averaged over 350 deaths a year (1979- 2003) with close to 50% being elderly. With global warming, these numbers are on the rise. source: CDC We have approached the peak of the summer heat and it is time for me to remind you of how important it is to stay hydrated while on the course. Here are a few tips and guidelines to keep you safe while playing golf. First off the obvious…dr...

On Thursday October 8th , a 77 year old man was attacked by a 10 foot, 400 pound alligator. The Sun News reported that the unidentified man was retrieving a golf ball at Fripp Islands Ocean Creek course when the reptile dragged him into the pond severing his arm from the elbow down. The gator was quickly captured and killed with a .22 caliber rifle by the local wild life. They were then able to cu...

It has come to that time of year where we need to talk about your safety while playing golf. Put aside the normal “occupational hazards” like a stray golf ball getting slashed at you or the wild life that lives in the woods or hazards (like we ever hit it there right?). Maybe you had a drunk buddy that thought playing out the scene from Titanic was cute until he fell through the windsh...