We would all love to hit 300-plus-yard drives and laser like iron shots, just like the pros on TV. The difference between the professional golfers you see on TV and the recreational golfer is what happens behind the scenes and how they take care of their bodies to play at the level they do.
What can the recreational golfer do to get in better golf shape? It’s not as intimidating as it sounds.
Tight muscles, weak muscles or muscle imbalances can often result in poor swing mechanics, inconsistent contact, and loss of distance which results in a general dissatisfaction of playing. Some golfers also experience pain and muscle fatigue during a round.
Golf requires the use of a lot of muscles and can last up to four or five hours. This can be taxing on your body if you are lacking flexibility, strength and overall cardiovascular endurance.
If you have the time and budget, booking an appointment with a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) trained fitness professional will help you assess deficiencies in your body and golf game. A TPI professional will take you through a series of flexibility and strength tests to determine what areas of fitness to focus on.
You can also search out fitness professionals who have experience with golf specific training.
If the thought of seeking out a fitness professional isn’t something you’d like to explore, simply start adding a short daily walk to your everyday routine. Walking will help with range of motion in your entire body and your cardiovascular endurance.
You can also search out Golf Specific Stretching videos or books and try adding a few stretches to your day-to-day life.
If you would like more information on golf fitness, please contact one of your local PGA of Canada professionals.
Keep it flexible.
