Many famous professional golfers in the PGA and LPGA have undergone LASIK to enhance their vision and their golf game. Golf is a game that requires particularly good eyesight and over the years I’ve done LASIK on hundreds of very serious golfers, both pros and amateurs. According to Bleacher Report, many of the most respected professional golfers have undergone LASIK laser vision correction eye surgery to give them an edge in their competitive golf performances. Here is their list of professional golf athletes who have had LASIK:

PGA Tour Golfers

Allen, Michael Austin, Woody Baddely, Aaron Beem, Rich Begay, Notah Browne, Olin Byrd, Jonathon Cheesman, Barry Clampett, Bobby Clark, Michael Cochran, Bobby Cook, John Funk, Fred Gay, Brian Henry, J.J. Hoch, Scott Johnson, Zach Kelly, Jerry Kribel, Joel Langer, Bernhard Marino, Steve McCumber, Mark Nobilo, Frank Nolan, Keith O’Hair, Sean Parnevik, Jesper Pernice, Tom Pride, Dicky Singh, Vijay Urlich Johannson, Per Wadkins, Bobby Weir, Mike Wood, Willie Woods, Tiger

LPGA Tour Golfers

Ash, Nadine Atsedes, Lori Bell, Michelle Bouse, Tami Bowie, Heather Bunch, Ashley Caponi, Donna Chuasiriporn, Jenny D’Allessio, Diana Dee, Sally Early, Liz Feldott, Jennifer Fukoshima, Akiko Gibson, Ellie Goetze-Ackerman, Vickie Golden, Kate Gowan, Carolyn Hurst, Pat Iverson, Becky Jeray, Nicole Johnston-Forbes, Cathy Jordan, Patty Lim, Siew-Ai Macosko, Anna Noble, Karen Peterson. Katie Philo, Laura Read, Amy Riley, Rhonda Rittenhouse, Lenore Sinn, Pearl Stupples, Karen Sugg, LaRee Walton, Robin Wendels, Michelle Whitehead, Barb Wicoff, Erica Wilkins, Donna Will, Maggie

As you can see, those whose careers depend on the most exacting vision often turn to LASIK for optimal competitive performance.

See Also

How LASIK Can Improve Your Golf Game
Dr. Whitten discusses his perspective on LASIK improving the golf game of professionals.

If Steroids Are Cheating, Why Isn’t LASIK
Slate web page discussing the advantages LASIK gives athletes and golfers in particular.

4 Greatest NBA Players Who Have Had LASIK Surgery
Bleacher Report website about athletes, including golfers, who have had LASIK to improve their performance.

Can Laser Eye Surgery Improve Your Golf Game?
The Telegraph of the UK discusses how LASIK can give a golfer the edge that makes a difference.

Sergio Garcia Underwent Eye Surgery After Ryder Cup
Sergio Garcia had LASIK eye surgery to correct his astigmatism after the Ryder Cup in 2012.

Woods has Second Laser Eye Surgery
Golf legend Tiger Woods had LASIK and then later had an enhancement surgery.