 Put your best foot forward with Central Minnesota Foot and Ankle Associates. Your big toe, your heel, or the ball of your foot could be the barrier to a perfect golf swing. These are three areas of your feet most likely to cause pain that can ruin your golf swing. Behind these pain-prone spots can lie stiff joints, stretched out tissues, and nerve damage. Hi, I'm Dr. Greg Rau with Central Minnesota Foot and Ankle. The three most common painful foot conditions that can ruin your golf swing are heel pain, arthritis, and pinched nerves.