We all know that exercise and eating right can extend our life, but it can also help us to play golf longer and better. Better, you say?

Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam have shown us what physical fitness can do for your golf game. They have trained their bodies for the sport they are in, developing the muscles used in the golf swing, resulting in longer distance, better control, and stamina for almost a week-long venture of hitting the ball long distances, in heavy grass, and walking up and down hills.

Dr. Larry Foster, better known as "Dr. Divot," has combined his own extensive experience as an orthopedic surgeon with medical literature detailing physical damages due to the golf swing. Three out of five golfers – 60 percent – suffer a serious injury at some time in their golfing careers. And, the percentage is higher among golfers over 50.

Dr. Divot’s Guide to Golf Injuries, A Handbook for Golf Injury Prevention and Treatment, covers those with special sports medicine needs, such as women and golfers over the age of 50. It details almost every kind of orthopedic golfing affliction from the back to the knee with clarity and humor.

Preventing injury is at the top of any golfer’s list. Dr. Divot explains exactly how to avoid painful strains, sprains, tendonitis and even fractures. He also addresses one of today’s concerns: playing golf after joint replacement.

Most chapters conclude with "Parting Shots" from each category for a handy synopsis. You can, also, check out more of Dr.Divot’s advice on a new website: www.Doctordivotmd.com.