Last week when I was at the Northern Trust I again noticed many players without sunglasses, and those who did have them on had them flipped over on the top of their hats. Without fail I saw many of those same players hit a shot and squint as they looked into the sky to find their ball.

A big part of my job is helping people best use their visual abilities for success on the playing field. However, in order to best use your visual system you need to have healthy sight. Without proper eye protection from the sun the health of your eyes can be compromised. UV damage from the sun can cause problems like cataracts, macular degeneration and even premature blindness. When outside it is important to consider photochromic lenses like Transitions lenses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

While I hope this blog serves as a way for readers to use their vision for on the field success, I hope more than anything it helps people realize how important eye health is to overall health and wellness.

 

Apparently it does rain in Southern California. Last weekend the final round of the Pebble Beach Championship was rained out on Sunday and Monday, forcing the TOUR to cancel the final round. This week Kenny and I spent some time working out for the Northern Trust Open, unfortunately since the rain stretched into Monday, practice time was delayed too.

When playing in wet and rainy conditions you need to make sure that you have the proper footwear. Making sure your golf shoes and their cleats are in good shape helps you position yourself in a good stance and keeps your feet from slipping. Before you get out on the course next time, check your cleats to make sure they still give your feet a good grip. New cleats are available at most sporting goods stores and pro shops.

Stay dry and please write in with questions about how to improve your own golf swing.