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For Lydia Ko, wrist and cyst go hand-in-hand

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12 years ago

Aug 29, 2014

If reports are true, Lydia Ko may be facing wrist surgery that would require months of recovery. Reports are surfacing from a variety of sources indicating that the Kiwi teen has had a cyst drained on occasion this season. After a tie for third at the Wegman’s LPGA two weeks ago, Ko fell off a good bit in defense of her Canadian Women’s Open title with a tie for 55th, including a final-round 76.

Reports indicate that she returned home to Florida, visited with a specialist, and underwent an MRI on the affected area.

Lydia Ko is not entered in this week’s Portland event, but plans to return to action the second week of September at the Evian Championship in France. Any surgery, however, would likely bring about a 60-day recovery period.

The back of the wrist is a common spot for ganglion cysts to develop. The growths typically rise out of a joint, are more common in women than men, and often occur in the wrists of young gymnasts and others who place repeated stress on the wrist. It is not known if Ko has been diagnosed with a ganglion cyst, or whether she will play in the year’s final major.

*This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Ronald Montesano writes for GolfWRX.com from western New York. He dabbles in coaching golf and teaching Spanish, in addition to scribbling columns on all aspects of golf, from apparel to architecture, from equipment to travel. Follow Ronald on Twitter at @buffalogolfer.

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JT

Sep 2, 2014 at 4:12 pm

A “funny” rhyming headline for an article like this? Yeah, I bet Lydia Ko finds it frickin hilarious to have a cyst that may need to be surgically removed.

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Chris C

Aug 30, 2014 at 11:20 pm

If it proves to be a ganglion cyst, I would be surprised if it required a 60 day recovery period. Some years ago I had a ganglion cyst removed from the back of my left wrist.i had the procedure performed in December so as to not interfere with the golf season(I reside in Wisconsin). After waiting one week, I opted to get in a quick 18 holes since there was no snow and the temperatures in the 30s. No problem, no discomfort, no ripped stitches.

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Ronald Montesano

Aug 29, 2014 at 6:01 pm

With you, Paul. I read up on ganglion cysts and they seem to be the other side of the carpal tunnel syndrome. I’m sure someone will correct me on that one. The more you work them, the more prone they are to injury or some restriction.

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  Aug 29, 2014 at 6:02 pm
  
  That malcolm gladwell thing about 10,000 repetitions for genius comes to mind.
  
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paul

Aug 29, 2014 at 12:10 pm

Dang to bad. I hope she gets better.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

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Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

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OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

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Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

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FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

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Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

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It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.