The Email That Almost Ended My Golfing Career

By David Atkinson, 62 - Handicap: 17

The email was sitting in my drafts folder for almost a week. It was addressed to my regular playing group.

Guys I’ve been playing with on and off for the better part of two decades.

The message was simple: "Lads, I’m out for this week. Knee is acting up again." But we all knew what it really meant.

"This week" was about to become "this month," and "this month" was about to become "for good."

I was 62, and my knee was forcing me into an early retirement I wasn't ready for.

The Discovery That Changed Everything

I was scrolling through a golf forum one night when I saw a post from a guy around my age.

He was talking about something called 'Golfer's Knee' and how the usual fixes fail because they only address one part of the problem.

He mentioned a specialist system he found. A combination of a high-tech brace and a specific joint supplement.

Honestly, I was skeptical. It all sounded too good to be true. But I was desperate.

Are You on the Same Downward Spiral?
  • A dull ache that turns into a limp on the back nine.
  • Hesitating on your driver swing, afraid of a sharp twinge.
  • Being the first in your group to suggest taking a cart.
  • Popping anti-inflammatories just to get through the round.
  • Waking up the morning after golf with a stiff, swollen knee.

I was ticking every single box.

From Skepticism to a Full 18 Holes

The package arrived a few days later. The brace felt nothing like the flimsy sleeve I had. It was substantial, with side stabilizers that gave me an immediate sense of security.

The real test was the Saturday round I never cancelled. I put the brace on, and for the first time in years, I stood over my opening tee shot without that nagging fear.

I swung freely. There was no twinge. The real miracle happened the next morning. I got out of bed and there was no stiffness. None.

I finally understood the logic. The "quick fixes" fail because they only address one part of the problem.

'Golfer's Knee' is a two-part problem: a Mechanical Problem of joint instability, and a Recovery Problem of chronic inflammation.

You have to fight it from the outside and the inside at the same time.

The Approach the Pros Use

My own experience was so transformative that I started doing more research into the science behind it.

That’s when I came across the work of Dr. Evan Clarke, a leading sports physio who specializes in helping golfers like me.

What he wrote was a complete lightbulb moment—it explained exactly why the simple "quick fixes" had failed me and why this two-part system had worked so well.

"Amateurs make the mistake of just masking the pain. A professional athlete would never do that. Their strategy is always two-pronged: stabilize the joint mechanically to prevent further injury, and support it nutritionally to reduce inflammation and promote recovery. This dual-approach is the only way to ensure longevity in your sport."

Dr. Evan Clarke is a leading sports physiotherapist who specializes in helping aging athletes extend their careers.

The Bottom Line

Last weekend, I walked all 18 holes, shot an 84, and took the Benjamins off my buddies with 3 holes to spare.

I wasn't just "keeping up" anymore. This system didn't just give me my knee back; it gave me my game back.

It stopped the downward spiral in its tracks. It's built for those of us who refuse to concede that our best days are behind us.

So before you go spending $500 on a new driver, you need to address the biggest problem hurting your game: the unstable knee that's killing your power and consistency.

Because until that’s fixed — no amount of gear is going to save your swing.

[With The Golfers Knee Performance System]