Thursday, January 8, 2009

Golf Clubs May Cause Hearing Loss

Of all the things that might cause hearing loss, few people probably considered golf as something that should be on the list. But that’s the finding of a new study in England.

Researchers at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital claim golfers may risk losing their hearing by using newfangled thin-faced titanium drivers. The new titanium drivers can produce an "sonic boom" when the club strikes the ball. They recommend wearing earplugs when using the clubs.