Injuries to the brachial plexus in one of the serious complications of athletic injuries. Two cases of appear brachial plexopathy occurring during playing golf without associated falls or direct violence to the shoulder are reported.

The results of these cases were as follow;

1) The injury mechanism: The upper extremity extended to shoulder height and abducted, the head and neck hyperextended with the brachial plexus placed on stretch during "take away" and "follow through" swing motion. Traction is the most common mechanism of this type of injury to the brachial plexus.

2) The site of lesion: Two cases were supraclavicular lesions. The increase in the angle between shoulder and neck places greatest stress on the upper elements of the plexus, especially upper trunk is predominantly involved.

3) The duration of recovery: Injuries of this type occur from strech, and in a relatively short period of time the arm regain almost normal function without surgical intervention