Overview
The 2nd International Conference on Golf and Health follows on from the successful 2018 event, which had input from World Health Organisation, National Government, International Governing Bodies, and world leading research regarding all aspects of golf, health and performance. The 2022 edition will take place in Scotland, the Home of Golf, with the kind support of our platinum sponsor, Stryker, at a time where golf has been highlighted to have a wide range of health benefits. Major golf events will be held in Scotland in 2022 including The 150th Open, The AIG Women’s Open and many others. International consensus has recently been published on illness and injury in golf and there will be satellite events at each of the major Scottish tournaments this year highlighting the health benefits of golf.
Target Audience
Medical/scientific/research professionals interested in golf, health and performance. Surgeons, doctors, sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, sports scientists, researchers and students.
Learning Style
Plenaries, Workshops, Posters and Talks
Aims & Objectives
a) To provide an engaging and insightful conference for healthcare professionals by leaders within golf-related research.
b) To raise awareness of the health benefits of golf including patients playing following surgery.
c) To deliver insights and learnings to medical students looking to follow a career in Surgery, Sports Medicine and T&O as a speciality.
