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Date: 09 Oct 2006 19:12:25
From: John McCrory
Subject: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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I have a friend, in his 70s, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's
Disease; he is handling it reasonably well. However, he feels that PD is
beginning to affect his golf game. I have no experience with PD or helping
those who have it. I hope someone can suggest something to help me.
Is there any book or video that suggests what a golfer can do to adjust to
PD or lessen its impact on his golf? Is there a good website covering such a
thing? Are there golf instructors who specialize in helping those with PD?
My friend loves golf and I just want to help him continue to enjoy it. Many
thanks.
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Date: 11 Oct 2006 02:49:35
From: AKA Gray Asphalt
Subject: Re: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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Sounds like he's got the best going for him, a friend like you.
"John McCrory" <johndmccrory@nc.rr.com > wrote in message
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>I have a friend, in his 70s, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's
>Disease; he is handling it reasonably well. However, he feels that PD is
>beginning to affect his golf game. I have no experience with PD or helping
>those who have it. I hope someone can suggest something to help me.
>
> Is there any book or video that suggests what a golfer can do to adjust to
> PD or lessen its impact on his golf? Is there a good website covering such
> a thing? Are there golf instructors who specialize in helping those with
> PD?
>
> My friend loves golf and I just want to help him continue to enjoy it.
> Many thanks.
>
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Date: 09 Oct 2006 16:00:00
From: sfb
Subject: Re: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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It really depends upon how he reacts to the meds. One guy I know was so
zonked by his meds, they wouldn't let him drive an automobile. He played
**at** golf.
"John McCrory" <johndmccrory@nc.rr.com > wrote in message
news:taxWg.15749$fy.14019@tornado.southeast.rr.com...
>I have a friend, in his 70s, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's
>Disease; he is handling it reasonably well. However, he feels that PD is
>beginning to affect his golf game. I have no experience with PD or helping
>those who have it. I hope someone can suggest something to help me.
>
> Is there any book or video that suggests what a golfer can do to adjust to
> PD or lessen its impact on his golf? Is there a good website covering such
> a thing? Are there golf instructors who specialize in helping those with
> PD?
>
> My friend loves golf and I just want to help him continue to enjoy it.
> Many thanks.
>
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Date: 09 Oct 2006 12:56:21
From:
Subject: Re: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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Dave Lee wrote:
>
> I have no medical background or specific knowledge of PD. However there is a
> guy in our club who would appear (to a layman like me) to be suffering from
> PD. He is a nice guy and probably a good golfer years ago.
>
> My observation of this guy is that the fuller the stroke the less PD affects
> things. It is clearly the worst on short putts (I once saw him literally hit
> the ball twice attempting a 3' putt). Just based on what I observed with
> this member, I would suggest the shortest possible putter to minimize the
> effect that unwanted hand motion has on the clubhead (along with a
> shoulders/arms type putting stroke).
>
> I also wondered if a putter with an almost 'pillow like' face would be
> helpful on short putts, allowing the use of a longer/harder stroke.
>
> But like I said - I have no specific knowledge in this area. Good luck to
> your friend.
>
> dave
My friend with PD switched to the long putter, the 4 plus foot kind,
as his shaking got worse and it helps him tremendously. He couldn't
control a short regular putter any longer. Interesting , the two
opposite takes on this subject. Have your guy try one of the long
putters.
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Date: 09 Oct 2006 20:15:06
From: Dave Lee
Subject: Re: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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<bigoldcat2@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1160423781.606130.279920@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Dave Lee wrote:
> >
> > I have no medical background or specific knowledge of PD. However there
is a
> > guy in our club who would appear (to a layman like me) to be suffering
from
> > PD. He is a nice guy and probably a good golfer years ago.
> >
> > My observation of this guy is that the fuller the stroke the less PD
affects
> > things. It is clearly the worst on short putts (I once saw him literally
hit
> > the ball twice attempting a 3' putt). Just based on what I observed with
> > this member, I would suggest the shortest possible putter to minimize
the
> > effect that unwanted hand motion has on the clubhead (along with a
> > shoulders/arms type putting stroke).
> >
> > I also wondered if a putter with an almost 'pillow like' face would be
> > helpful on short putts, allowing the use of a longer/harder stroke.
> >
> > But like I said - I have no specific knowledge in this area. Good luck
to
> > your friend.
> >
> > dave
>
> My friend with PD switched to the long putter, the 4 plus foot kind,
> as his shaking got worse and it helps him tremendously. He couldn't
> control a short regular putter any longer. Interesting , the two
> opposite takes on this subject. Have your guy try one of the long
> putters.
>
The additional mass of the long putter might well be the key here.
dave
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Date: 09 Oct 2006 19:35:33
From: Dave Lee
Subject: Re: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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"John McCrory" <johndmccrory@nc.rr.com > wrote in message
news:taxWg.15749$fy.14019@tornado.southeast.rr.com...
> I have a friend, in his 70s, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's
> Disease; he is handling it reasonably well. However, he feels that PD is
> beginning to affect his golf game. I have no experience with PD or helping
> those who have it. I hope someone can suggest something to help me.
>
> Is there any book or video that suggests what a golfer can do to adjust to
> PD or lessen its impact on his golf? Is there a good website covering such
a
> thing? Are there golf instructors who specialize in helping those with
PD?
>
> My friend loves golf and I just want to help him continue to enjoy it.
Many
> thanks.
>
>
I have no medical background or specific knowledge of PD. However there is a
guy in our club who would appear (to a layman like me) to be suffering from
PD. He is a nice guy and probably a good golfer years ago.
My observation of this guy is that the fuller the stroke the less PD affects
things. It is clearly the worst on short putts (I once saw him literally hit
the ball twice attempting a 3' putt). Just based on what I observed with
this member, I would suggest the shortest possible putter to minimize the
effect that unwanted hand motion has on the clubhead (along with a
shoulders/arms type putting stroke).
I also wondered if a putter with an almost 'pillow like' face would be
helpful on short putts, allowing the use of a longer/harder stroke.
But like I said - I have no specific knowledge in this area. Good luck to
your friend.
dave
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Date: 09 Oct 2006 12:27:37
From: Bob Cotter
Subject: Re: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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In article <taxWg.15749$fy.14019@tornado.southeast.rr.com >,
"John McCrory" <johndmccrory@nc.rr.com > wrote:
> I have a friend, in his 70s, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's
> Disease; he is handling it reasonably well. However, he feels that PD is
> beginning to affect his golf game. I have no experience with PD or helping
> those who have it. I hope someone can suggest something to help me.
>
> Is there any book or video that suggests what a golfer can do to adjust to
> PD or lessen its impact on his golf? Is there a good website covering such a
> thing? Are there golf instructors who specialize in helping those with PD?
>
> My friend loves golf and I just want to help him continue to enjoy it. Many
> thanks.
I have a 1:30 tee time this afternoon with my friend with Parkinson's.
He is in his 60s and has had this affliction for a very long time with
golf being important to him as both a hobby and good therapy.
I am sure he would engage in a conversation with you or your friend
regarding playing golf while managing this condition.
Email privately if you wish me to pass on contact information.
Cheers... Bob
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 00:21:51
From: Howard Brazee
Subject: Re: Golfer Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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I got on the treadmill at cardiac therapy today and on the next
treadmill over was another Men's Club member who I hadn't seen for a
couple of months - he's recovering from bypass surgery and a stroke.
We had some "wait until next year" golf talk, but there's a reason
people of our age are having therapy.
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