Written by Brian Tuesday, 03 February 2009 08:15
This is one illness that we, golfers, do not want to "catch" or deal with in our golf game.
The "yips" are a movement disorder. It makes putting extremely difficult and affects golfers in different ways. Some golfers cannot draw the putter back and others sway, or jerk, or lurch while drawing the putter back before hitting the golf ball.
The term "yips" is credited to Tommy Armour a former U.S. Open, British Open and PGA champion. Armour retired early from the game rather than wrestle with the "yips".
Unbelievably, Mayo Clinic has conducted two studies on golfers suffering from the "yips" but remain divided on the underlying causes. Golfers who experience the yips often experience mental and emotional trauma.
The "yips" can also affect the driver, fairway woods and our iron shots. Sometimes we stand over the ball and it becomes impossible to hit without hanging onto the club with a death grip. It is not fun and takes away from our fun and enjoyment.
Well, whatever, the causes think positive knowing you will have a great game today and, best of all, make it fun!!!
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