Ouch

The left side (around ankle bone) of my leading (left) ankle is really sore having played today.

Any thoughts? Presumably something to do with turn?

bdbl,

No real thoughts as such, but, a hint to prevent putting a bit of pressure on it on the follow through.

Consider having the left foot open slightly at address - 11 0'clock.

I do this - I have a bad lower back. It helps with my follow through.

Sorry I couldn't help you with a diagnosis.

R.I.C.E.R. - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Rehabilitation. This process for the first 24 hours. If the problem continues see a doctor and get a scan or similar.

Ice application 10 minutes on, 20 minutes off.

Since changing my swing (to a body movement vs an arms hitting movement), I've had a sore lead ankle after 18. In Nicole's favour, I keep my lead foot pretty square at address (to allow for a longer backswing) - leading to a lot of torque and stress on the lower body (ankle, knee, hip).

I'm willing to take it, though, as my ball striking is the best it's ever been!

Thanks you two.

I too have a fairly square lead foot, so I'll try Nicole's suggestion.

I've actually been moving more to a "free swing of the left arm" a la Leslie King, paradoxically I've found my body turn increasing, presumably to get out of the way of the arms.

However until yesterday I'd had no problems. Mind you yesterday I was on a "play as much as you want for a tenner" deal at my local 9 hole and starting early managed 2 nines either side of lunch.

Oh and btw on the last 9 I managed a personal course best which at bogey golf not might sound much to everyone else but seeing that as you'll know, at the beginning of the year I struggled to break 100 meant I went home happy. Sore. But happy.

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