Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast S8 Ep 13: Kentucky Fried Bearshark
Jun 13, 2025
The hosts share the whimsical journey to the 2025 Carltucky Tournament, filled with personal stories and emotional reflections on setbacks. A video call reveals insights on the crucial link between core strength and hip mobility for golfers. They explore health concerns and the mixed emotions of returning to the course, emphasizing resilience through injuries. Humor shines as they prepare for the Coral Tucky event, highlighting teamwork and player-caddy dynamics. Ultimately, they engage in an introspective chat about past expectations and the path forward.
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Eli's Back Injury Story
- Eli Strait suffered from back pain linked to previous hip issues and a bulging disc injury.
- With advice from Greg Rose, Eli learned his back issues stemmed from overcompensation and his hip replacement was not harmed.
Listen To Your Body
- Listen to your body when dealing with injury and decide participation day by day.
- If you feel pain or discomfort on event day, it's best not to play and focus on recovery.
Eli’s Swing Attempt and Setback
- Despite a recent back episode, Eli managed to take a full golf swing at the range without severe pain.
- This gave hope but caution prevailed as further swings caused back seizure later that night.