PGA Tour partners with Cleveland Clinic to prevent injuries using screening data and early risk identification.

The PGA Tour has expanded its partnership with Cleveland Clinic to focus on injury risk reduction through testing and clinical observation that identifies potential problems before they become injuries. The approach emphasizes understanding each player's individual baseline and recognizing meaningful changes over time.

Cleveland Clinic experts conduct cardiac screening with electrocardiograms for initial risk assessment, similar to programs used with collegiate and professional athletes. The goal is to identify at-risk individuals and provide information for further evaluation when necessary, not to remove players from competition automatically.

Physical therapists working with players daily can recognize subtle changes in movement patterns, mobility, and body function that may indicate developing issues. Testing helps identify asymmetries in range of motion, force generation, and joint mobility that could lead to compensatory movements and injury risk.