Ever wondered if there’s a medical solution to your golfing problems? Why not ask Dr Costa Kapnias, our resident fairway physician…

Dr Kapnias has been a medical doctor in the private practice for 15 years. A keen golfer with a passion for sport in general, he has spent the last eight years concentrating on preventative medicine and nutrition, lifestyle coaching and sport performance. To read his monthly column, get hold of the latest issue of Compleat Golfer, or to speak to the doc, call him on 021 949 8017.

At halfway house, does what you eat affect your concentration during the second nine?

I HAVE WHAT MY DOCTOR CALLS A GOLF ELBOW - SWELLING AND PAIN ON THE INSIDE OF ARM AT ELBOW. IT'S BASICALLY THE OPPOSITE WHAT WOULD BE TENNIS ELBOW AND I AM CURRENTLY GOING TO THERAPY. ANY IDEAS FOR A IMPROVING ON THE PROBLEM? THANKS BOB

Dear Doctor; I've played very little golf over the past 3 years due to my wife's illness.I am 72 years old and have played since I was a teenager and am very avid about the game. I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis which causes me a lot of pain and stiffness.Can you give me any advice that will help me?

Hi Doc, I can practice chipping with very good results, but perform very badly on the course. Have taken lessons, and was told that I had good technique. I tend to tighten up on the course. Have tried several things to relax but have not been sucessful.