title: Sideline and event management in golf.
abstract: Golf has great popularity as a spectator sport, as well as a participation sport. Providing coverage for golf events can range from mass event coverage for large professional tournaments to provision of injury care at local golf events. This article provides a brief introduction to the game of golf for those unfamiliar with its play, an overview of the types of injuries seen, and consideration in providing care for a variety of golf competitions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine; Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 180 South Third Street, Belleville, IL 62220, USA. lwadsword@slu.edu
authors.forename: L Tyler
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Wadsworth
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D006055:Golf / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D015168:Lightning Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008399:Mass Behavior; D020127:Recovery of Function; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013178:Sports Medicine; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000293:injuries; D014887:Weather