Hitting the perfect shot and playing in the warm sun are associated with golf, and these are just a few things I am in love with.

Golfing is a treat for both the mind and the body, not speaking of the risk of injury to the bones, muscles or joints. These are the real 'joy killers'. That is why the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommends a few proper techniques to prevent golf-related injuries.

These are as follows:

• If you are new to golf,then take lessons and begin participating in the sport gradually.
• Don't practice on rubber mats. If possible, practice on real turf.
• Wear a comfortable outfit and appropriate golf shoes. Shoes with short cleats are the best.
• Build your forearm muscles with the help of proper exercises.
• Spend 5-10 minutes in the clubhouse stretching, before going out to play. Focus on the lower back, shoulders and forearms. Don't forget to warm up.
• While lifting your bag, use proper back mechanics.
• Never hunch over the ball too much. it may make you prone to neck strain and rotator cuff tendinitis.
• Keep your pelvis as level as possible, throughout the swing.
• Look around to avoid unknowingly hitting objects or bystanders, before you swing.

If you keep all this in your mind, you will be able to avoid maximum injuries related to golf.