Retiring

[Shankster]

Well everyone,

I have decided to hang up the sticks for the foreseeable future.  Injuries are plaguing me pretty bad with golf related movements.  I can’t even pick up a club with my right arm right now.  I have zero interest in returning at this point either. My wife and I planning our next few yes out, and having a functional arm is important for those plans.  
 

This one is for real this time, I’ll be around every once and a while, but this is long overdue.

I hope you all have a great year, hole in one wishes for everyone.

Cheers,

Alan

[sirchunksalot]

Really sorry to hear this Alan. I wish you the best of luck in your recovery and wish you well in getting to enjoy your future with your family. Don't be a stranger here. Whether or not you're playing, it'd still be good to hear from you fun time to time. 

[russtopherb]

Oh man, that sucks. Hate to hear you're still having issues. I hope you are able to recover soon, and fully. 

[Kenny B]

Sad news!  I know the feeling on long, nagging injuries, but don't completely write it off.  Get the shoulder checked out, give it some rest, and don't play until you feel like it.

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Sorry to hear man. Health always, family second, golf last. Hopefully yo return at some point but you gotta go what’s best right now

[RollingGreens]

Best of luck. I hope this is merely just a small bump along the way. Hopefully the elbow will work itself out. 

[Shapotomous]

I completely understand the unfortunate position you find yourself and it's not a fun spot to be in.  About 20 years ago now I quit playing due to severe right elbow / wrist pain.  I'd play maybe twice a year in a scramble fundraiser and wouldn't play every shot in those.  I even had tried changing my swing from taking divots to sweeping every shot but it didn't help and I played worse and had no fun playing like that even if i got past the pain.  That lasted for about 5 years and I noticed in one of those scrambles the pain was missing.  Gradually started playing again expecting the pain to come back but it hasn't so far.  Don't give up hope, it might be a hiatus rather than a retirement & maybe you'll be as lucky as I was / am and will be able to return to the game sometime down the road.  

[tommc23]

Feel better Alan

[GolfSpy_APH]

Alan sorry to hear you are going through those struggles. I'm glad that from the sounds of it you have a good support system and have been able to make your decision with a clear head. 
As others have said don't be a stranger, here! We have always loved your content and I still rank your i200 review as one of the most memorable on the site. 
Take care and wish you all the best moving forward!

[PMookie]

Sorry to hear this. Praying for relief from the pain, and a cure for what causes it. Best of luck to you!!!

[JohnSmalls]

Hate to hear it, Alan.  Prayers up for recovery and whatever the future holds. 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

I hope your injuries heal up quickly. I've been there. Tourn rotator cuff twice in left shoulder and once in the right. Also had golfers elbow on the left side. Luckily all healed themselves over time. No surgeries. The key is to give it time. Also I would down load exercises related to your injuries and do them religiously. I went to a physical therapist for an initial visit on the first rotator cuff injury. They gave me the exercise sheets and I did it all myself.  It took a couple months for each to heal. Don't give up on golf. But definitely take some time off to let things heal properly.

[fozcycle]

So sorry to hear Shankster.  I always enjoy your input on the Forum.  Hear's wishing the best for you and don't be a stranger.

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Good luck in your endeavors Alan. Hopefully you’ll be in to banter with us occasionally!

[bens197]

19 hours ago, Shankster said:

Well everyone,

I have decided to hang up the sticks for the foreseeable future.  Injuries are plaguing me pretty bad with golf related movements.  I can’t even pick up a club with my right arm right now.  I have zero interest in returning at this point either. My wife and I planning our next few yes out, and having a functional arm is important for those plans.  
 

This one is for real this time, I’ll be around every once and a while, but this is long overdue.

I hope you all have a great year, hole in one wishes for everyone.

Cheers,

Alan

You've got a lot of things to look forward to right now outside of golf.  Go enjoy them and rest your body.  We'll see you when the time is right!

[revkev]

Prayers for a swift recovery - you will be missed, please be sure to drop in frequently, 

[Rickp]

On 1/2/2022 at 7:37 PM, Shankster said:

Well everyone,

I have decided to hang up the sticks for the foreseeable future.  Injuries are plaguing me pretty bad with golf related movements.  I can’t even pick up a club with my right arm right now.  I have zero interest in returning at this point either. My wife and I planning our next few yes out, and having a functional arm is important for those plans.  
 

This one is for real this time, I’ll be around every once and a while, but this is long overdue.

I hope you all have a great year, hole in one wishes for everyone.

Cheers,

Alan

Sorry to hear about your problems.  I’m sure we all wish you the best and get healthy.

Dont be a stranger Grasshopper!!  Drop by often!