Common Ways to Use CBD Topicals: How to Use CBD for Golf

Coping With Common Golf Injuries

Top golfer Scottie Scheffler spent much of 2023 and 2024 coping with a chronic neck injury that dogged him from the Players Championship to the U.S. Open. While most golfers don’t face the same stakes or scrutiny—nor have the luxury of receiving professional neck massages on the green—Scheffler is hardly in the minority of golfers when it comes to dealing with common injuries. 

Studies suggest that while it isn’t a contact sport, injuries are quite common in golf. In fact, one analysis of several reports on sports and recreation-related injuries found that golf, tennis, badminton, bowling, fishing and hiking all have a higher rate of injury than rugby, hockey, volleyball, cricket and team sports that tend to result in rucks, scrums and mauls. 

Whether a player is a seasoned professional or a weekend warrior, most golf injuries stem from overuse. Tweaked backs, swollen elbows, strained shoulders and cricked necks can all happen from repeating a golf swing too many times in a row—or from swinging with poor form.

Like any workout, golfers can benefit from a little preventative maintenance. Stretching before stepping up to the tee can go a long way to reducing wear and tear on tendons, joints and ligaments. But sometimes a warm-up isn’t enough to avoid common golf injuries like:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Sprained wrists and ankles
• Rotator cuff tendonitis 
• Herniated disks
• Medial epicondylitis (Often referred to as golfer’s elbow)
• Lateral epicondylitis (Often referred to as tennis elbow)
• Bursitis (Inflammation between major joints such as elbows, hips, shoulders and knees) 
• Labral tears

CBD Oil for Golf: Pain Relief, Recovery and More

Golfers are increasingly turning to CBD to help soothe the sorts of aches and pains that can result from the 531 million rounds of golf played in 2023. 

For years now, players like Scott McCarron have utilized CBD oil in service of their game readiness, citing benefits like improved sleep and faster recovery times. Indeed, according to ESPN, CBD brands have actually sponsored numerous pro golfers, including:

• Bubba Watson
• David Toms
• Vaughn Taylor
• DJ Trahan
• Kenny Perry
• Tom Kite
• Scott Piercy

As ESPN noted, CBD can be very appealing to older golfers who might not have the mobility they did in their youth or may be playing through uncomfortable conditions like arthritis or Dupuytren’s contracture. More seasoned players might prefer CBD topicals to capsules and oils, however, for a few different reasons. 

Some might be worried that ingesting CBD by mouth could lead to interactions with other medications they take. Others might feel cautious about operating golf carts or driving home safely from the links with CBD in their systems. Of course, some of those worries stem from a misunderstanding about CBD’s effects. 

Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t produce an intoxicating high, even when it’s smoked or eaten. Full-spectrum CBD contains trace amounts of THC and other cannabinoids, but at sub-perceptual levels that enhance the synergistic effects of active CBD paired with other beneficial compounds—without inducing a psychoactive, and potentially intoxicating high.

Benefits of CBD Topicals for Golfers

That said, there are almost as many reasons to try CBD salves and other topical products—rather than inhalable or edible options—as there are types of golf clubs. 

Some people appreciate that topical CBD products can be applied directly to the affected areas, rather than working systemically. Others like to apply CBD salves in conjunction with other treatments, like a massage. 

Many golfers appreciate how fast CBD salves take effect and how easily they can be reapplied before, during and after a round. But some players might worry that CBD topicals—especially CBD salves—will leave an oily residue on their smart golf attire. That wouldn’t make the best impression for anyone networking on the links or making the rounds at the country club. 

Choosing the Right CBD Topical for Golf

If you’re wondering what to look for in a CBD topical, pick a bioavailable formula that won’t make a mess of your chinos and golf shirts. 

We formulated Entourus to be highly absorptive. The oils and fats in our CBD salves help carry fat-soluble cannabinoids and terpenes to endocannabinoid receptors, but they don’t linger on the surface of the skin. No greasy golf glove here, and no handicap from a slippery grip! 

We also formulated our CBD salves to last for a whole round of golf and more. Whether using Entourus essential oil topicals or terpene topicals, these CBD salves maintain efficacy for about four to six hours before it’s time to reapply. 

How to Use CBD Topicals for Golf

Next, you might be wondering how to use CBD muscle cream. 

It’s relatively straightforward. Smooth on a layer of your CBD topical in the locker room before tee time. And if you sense the effects wearing off after your round, rub a little more on before you change for the club dining room. You might find that topical CBD heads some physical discomfort off at the pass, especially when combined with smart cool-down techniques like hydration, stretching and applying ice. 

See for yourself why more and more golfers—and other demographics, too—view CBD as the future of cannabis medicine.  

At Entourus, we developed our CBD salves to not only include full-spectrum CBD from non-GMO hemp, but also our specialized terpene blend optimized for maximum relief, including limonene and humulene. We offer CBD salve for pain, CBD salve for sleep and CBD salve for muscles, as well as terpene salve for pain, terpene salve for sleep and terpene salve for general wellness in concentrations of 1000 MG, 1500 MG and 2000 MG so you can find the perfect dose for your needs. Curious about how to use CBD muscle cream? We have a blog on that too. 

Learn more about cannabis topicals on our FAQ.