After a discussion with a friend about possible ways a magnetic or “ionized” bracelet could possibly work, I decided to try to find some scientific studies or any research which could prove it to me one way or the other.

Without much digging I found a study by the Mayo clinic disproving claims that they relieve pain. Which is a common claim made by companies that sell them.

I also found an article by the Federal Trade Commision which challenges the pain relief claims.

An interesting point to these studies is that pain relief was experienced by all of the participants in the study, but the people that received the placebo bracelet experienced the same amount of pain relief as those with magnetic bracelets.

Golf, as we all know is a very mental game, and if you truly believe that a magnetic bracelet (or a lucky charm for that matter) will help your golf game, then it probably will. Although at the price of many of these magnetic bracelets, it seems that money would be better spent keeping yourself well stocked with titlelist pro v1 balls, or putting it towards a new driver.

Earlier this morning I went on CBC Radio to promote the five municipal golf courses in Toronto. What with summer now in full swing, the municipal courses are a great place for beginners and experts alike to get out and play. Owned by the City of Toronto, these courses have a character all their own, and are quite affordable, as well as TTC accessible.

Now that I am a member of a private club, I am even more grateful for the municipal courses and how they’ve provided for the early development of my game. In addition to a recording of the radio segment available via the link below, we also have course reviews of several municipal golf courses on this website.

Listen to the Radio Segment! (In Real MediaFormat.)